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Dhankhar Resigned a Year Ago
A year ago, Jagdeep Dhankhar, who was the Vice-President of India, resigned from his position.
He was supposed to serve until 2027 but left after just three years.
The Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that Dhankhar was forced to resign because he spoke up about the problems farmers were facing and the government's lack of concern.
However, Dhankhar officially said he resigned for medical reasons.
He was not given a formal farewell by the members of the Rajya Sabha.
This makes him the third Vice-President to resign before completing his term, but the others did so to run for President.
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice-President of India on July 21, 2023.
He was appointed in August 2022 and was supposed to serve until 2027.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh claims Dhankhar was forced to resign due to his criticism of the government's handling of farmer issues.
Dhankhar officially resigned for medical reasons.
He was not given a formal farewell by the Rajya Sabha members.
Dhankhar is the third Vice-President to resign before completing his term.
- Who
- Jagdeep Dhankhar, Jairam Ramesh
- What
- Resignation of Vice-President Dhankhar
- Where
- New Delhi
- When
- July 21, 2023
- Why
- Official reason: Medical advice; Congress claim: Government insensitivity towards farmers
Congress Perspective
Government Perspective
Reason for Resignation
Congress Perspective
Dhankhar was forced to resign due to his criticism of the government's handling of farmer issues.
Government Perspective
Dhankhar resigned for medical reasons as per his official statement.
Key facts
- Resignation Date
- July 21, 2023
- Tenure Start Date
- August 2022
- Tenure End Date
- July 2027 (planned)
- Reason for Resignation (Official)
- Medical reasons
- Reason for Resignation (Congress Claim)
- Government insensitivity towards farmers
- Formal Farewell
- Not given
- Previous Resignations
- V V Giri and R Venkataraman (to contest presidential election)
Quotes
Jagdeep Dhankhar
Former Vice‑President of India
“"He was appointed with great fanfare by the prime minister but was suddenly made to exit because he repeatedly expressed anguish at the plight and distress of farmers and the Modi government's shocking insensitivity towards them"”
telegraphindia.com
“"To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as Vice-President of India, effective immediately, in accordance with Article 67(a) of the Constitution."”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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