Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Opposition to Host Farewell for Resigned Vice President Dhankhar
Jagdeep Dhankhar, who was the Vice President, suddenly quit, saying it was because of his health.
This happened after some political disagreements.
The opposition wants to give him a proper goodbye, like a farewell dinner.
His resignation came after he agreed with a plan by the opposition to remove a judge.
The government was not happy with this decision.
Now, the Election Commission is getting ready to hold an election for the new Vice President.
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from Vice President post due to health reasons.
Opposition parties are planning a farewell dinner for Dhankhar.
Dhankhar's resignation followed a week of political turbulence.
The resignation followed Dhankhar accepting an opposition motion to remove a judge.
The Election Commission appointed PC Mody as returning officer for the Vice Presidential election.
- Who
- Jagdeep Dhankhar.
- What
- Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from the Vice President post.
- When
- The exact date of resignation is not stated, but recent.
- Where
- Not explicitly mentioned.
- Why
- Officially, for health reasons; possibly related to political actions.
Government's Perspective
Opposition's Perspective
Judge Removal
Government's Perspective
Government wanted to lead the motion to remove the judge to maintain narrative control.
Opposition's Perspective
Opposition wanted to remove a judge at the center of a corruption investigation.
- Former Position
- Vice President
- Reason for Resignation
- Health
- Farewell Plans
- Farewell dinner planned by Opposition
- Returning Officer
- PC Mody
- Election Mandate
- Conducted as soon as possible