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Breaking News: India's Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns Citing Health Reasons
In a surprising turn of events, India's Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, has announced his immediate resignation, citing health concerns and medical advice. His decision, effective immediately, marks an early end to his tenure that began in August 2022. Dhankhar expressed gratitude to the President and Prime Minister for their support during his time in office.
Guwahati,Assam – In a move that has surprised political observers, Jagdeep Dhankhar has stepped down as the Vice President of India,yesterday, effective immediately. The announcement came via a letter addressed to the President, which was also shared on VPIndia's X (formerly Twitter) account.
"To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as the Vice President of India, effective immediately, in accordance with Article 67(a) of the constitution," Dhankhar stated in his letter.
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia)July 21, 2025
His resignation brings an end to a notable tenure that began on August 11, 2022, when he was sworn in as the 14th Vice President of India. Dhankhar, a seasoned lawyer and politician born in Rajasthan in 1951, had a distinguished career before assuming the second-highest constitutional office. He was designated a Senior Advocate by the Rajasthan High Court in 1990 and had previously served as a Member of Parliament, a state legislator, and a Union Minister in the early 1990s.
Before becoming Vice President, Dhankhar held the gubernatorial post in West Bengal from 2019 to 2022, a period marked by frequent public disagreements with the state government. As Vice President, he also served as the Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, where he was often in the headlines for his dynamic exchanges with Members of Parliament and his outspoken criticisms concerning the judiciary.
In his resignation letter, Dhankhar extended his "deepest gratitude" to President Droupadi Murmu for her "unwavering support and the soothing wonderful working relationship" they maintained. He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Council of Ministers, acknowledging the Prime Minister's "invaluable" cooperation and the learning experiences gained during his time in office.
The sudden resignation of the Vice President, citing health as the primary reason, now paves the way for the process of electing a new Vice President as per the Indian Constitution.
(Source-Bar and Bench)
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