Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns, Moves from VP Enclave for Health
Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Vice President of India, has quit his job because of health issues.
He lived in a special house called the Vice President's Enclave for over a year, but now he is moving out.
He will be given a new government house, likely a large one in Delhi.
He is leaving earlier than expected and thanked the President and Prime Minister for their support during his time in office.
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from Vice President post, citing health reasons.
He is vacating the Vice President's Enclave after about 15 months of residence.
Dhankhar will be allotted a Type VIII bungalow in Delhi or nearby area.
Packing up is underway with indications of an earlier move than usual.
Dhankhar expressed gratitude to the President, PM Modi, and the Council of Ministers.
- Who
- Jagdeep Dhankhar, former Vice President of India.
- What
- Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice President of India and is moving out of his official residence.
- When
- Resignation was on Monday.
- Where
- Vice President's Enclave in Delhi, new residence in Lutyens' Delhi or other area.
- Why
- He resigned to prioritize health care and abide by medical advice.
- Post
- Vice President of India
- Resignation Reason
- Health reasons
- Current Residence
- Vice President's Enclave
- Duration at Enclave
- Approximately 15 months
- New Residence
- Type VIII bungalow
- Entitlement
- Government bungalow
- Age
- 74 (as of April)