Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Dhankhar's Rajya Sabha Tenure Marked by Low Average Hours
Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who was also the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, resigned before his term ended.
The Rajya Sabha, under his leadership, functioned for an average of 57 hours per session.
This was less than the previous Vice Presidents.
However, the House exceeded its scheduled time during the 2024 and 2025 budget sessions.
He stated health reasons for his resignation.
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice President on July 21, 2025, before completing his term.
Dhankhar's average Rajya Sabha functioning hours were 57 hours per session.
Prior Vice Presidents had higher average functioning hours.
The Rajya Sabha exceeded 100% of scheduled time in Budget sessions of 2024 and 2025.
Dhankhar cited health reasons for his resignation.
- Who
- Jagdeep Dhankhar, the former Vice President and Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
- What
- Jagdeep Dhankhar's tenure as Rajya Sabha Chairman concluded with his resignation before the term's end.
- When
- Dhankhar resigned on July 21, 2025, with 751 days left in his term.
- Where
- The Rajya Sabha.
- Why
- Dhankhar resigned, citing health reasons.
Rajya Sabha Performance
Performance and Legacy
Productivity Metrics
Rajya Sabha Performance
Dhankhar's term had lower average functioning hours.
Performance and Legacy
Rajya Sabha exceeded scheduled time in Budget sessions.
- Dhankhar's Resignation Date
- July 21, 2025
- Remaining Term
- 751 days
- Average Rajya Sabha Hours (Dhankhar)
- 57 per session
- Predecessor 1 Average Hours
- 89 per session
- Predecessor 2 Average Hours
- 74 per session
- Reason for Resignation
- Health reasons
Sources
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