Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Former VP Dhankhar Resigns, Begins Vacating Official Residence
The former Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, has resigned due to health reasons.
He's already starting to move out of his official residence, which is located near the Parliament.
Some opposition leaders wanted to meet him, but their requests were turned down.
Dhankhar had only lived in the new Vice President's residence for about 15 months before resigning.
Despite leaving his official home, he will still be provided with another government-funded place to live.
People are wondering why he resigned so suddenly, but the government has denied rumors of him being asked to leave or his office being sealed.
Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned, citing health concerns.
Dhankhar began vacating the Vice President Enclave shortly after submitting his resignation.
Opposition leaders were reportedly denied meetings with Dhankhar following his resignation.
Dhankhar resided in the newly built VP Enclave for approximately 15 months.
Dhankhar will continue to receive government accommodation after vacating the official residence.
- Who
- Jagdeep Dhankhar, the former Vice President of India.
- What
- Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned and is vacating his official residence.
- When
- He resigned on Monday and began preparations to leave his residence shortly after.
- Where
- Dhankhar is vacating the Vice President Enclave in Delhi.
- Why
- Dhankhar cited health concerns as the reason for his resignation.
Government
Political circles
Cause of Resignation
Government
Dhankhar resigned due to health concerns
Political circles
Speculation about the reasons behind his resignation
- Former VP
- Jagdeep Dhankhar
- Reason for Resignation
- Health Concerns
- Residence
- Vice President Enclave
- Time in Residence
- Approximately 15 months
- Accommodation after vacating
- Government accommodation (Type VIII bungalow)
- Opposition meetings
- Denied