3.8. Comparison with the USA Vice President

Though the office of Indian Vice-President is modelled on the lines of American Vice-President there is a big difference i.e. an American Vice-President becomes President in case of a vacancy in President’s office and remains president for the remaining unexpired term of his predecessor while Indian Vice-President in case of a vacancy in President’s office merely serves as an acting president until the newly elected president assume charge. Thus it is clear that the constitution has not assigned any significant function to the Vice-President and this office is mainly created to maintain the political continuity of Indian state.