Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Dhankhar's April Episode: Appointment Attempt and Resignation
Imagine the Vice President wanted to give a job to someone in a TV station, but it's a job that only a special committee can decide on.
Top officials were against it, and it caused a lot of arguments.
The Vice President then decided to quit his job early, saying it was for health reasons.
This special committee, led by the Prime Minister, handles important government job appointments.
This situation caused a lot of tension.
Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar allegedly attempted to appoint a junior officer as Secretary of Sansad TV in April.
Dhankhar's actions were reportedly opposed by top government officials, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), and the Rajya Sabha Secretariat.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) is responsible for such appointments.
Dhankhar resigned from his position citing health reasons.
His term was to last two more years
- Who
- Jagdeep Dhankhar and government officials.
- What
- Alleged attempt by Jagdeep Dhankhar to appoint a junior officer, which the ACC should do.
- When
- April 2025, with the resignation occurring earlier in the week of July 25th, 2025
- Where
- Rajya Sabha Secretariat
- Why
- Unknown, however government officials believe that the appointment was an overstep of the Vice President's authority.
Allegations against Jagdeep Dhankhar
Government's Intervention
Attempted Appointment
Allegations against Jagdeep Dhankhar
Dhankhar allegedly wanted to appoint a junior officer.
Government's Intervention
Government officials and the PMO intervened to prevent the appointment.
- Former VP
- Jagdeep Dhankhar
- Resignation Date
- Reportedly earlier in the week of July 25, 2025
- Term length
- Two more years
- ACC's Role
- Approves appointments for top-level posts
- ACC Members
- Prime Minister and Union Home Minister
- Dhankhar's age
- 74