Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns as Vice President Amid Controversy
Jagdeep Dhankhar, who was the Vice President of India, suddenly quit his job on Monday, saying it was for medical reasons.
Before he left, some important government ministers talked to him.
The government was not happy because he agreed to consider a request to remove a judge.
The ministers let him know that the Prime Minister was not pleased with what he did.
The Opposition party was also surprised and said that there might be other reasons for his departure, as the announcement was made on the first day of the Parliament's Monsoon Session.
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as India's Vice-President on Monday, citing medical reasons.
Senior Union Ministers reportedly contacted Dhankhar before his resignation.
The government was reportedly surprised by Dhankhar's acknowledgement of an Opposition-sponsored impeachment notice.
Ministers allegedly hinted at Prime Minister Modi's disapproval of Dhankhar's actions.
The Opposition expressed surprise, suggesting deeper reasons for the resignation.
- Who
- Jagdeep Dhankhar, JP Nadda, Kiren Rijiju, and Narendra Modi
- What
- Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice-President of India.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- India
- Why
- Reportedly due to medical reasons, but possibly influenced by disagreements over an impeachment notice.
Government's Perspective
Opposition's Perspective
Dhankhar's Actions
Government's Perspective
Government found Dhankhar's actions, particularly the acknowledgement of an Opposition-sponsored impeachment notice, surprising.
Opposition's Perspective
Dhankhar asserted he was acting within the rules of the House.
- Position
- Vice-President of India
- Resignation Date
- Monday
- Reason Cited
- Medical reasons
- Involved Ministers
- JP Nadda, Kiren Rijiju
- Alleged Trigger
- Acknowledgement of impeachment notice