Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Govt. Debunks Rumors, Outlines Benefits for Former VP Dhankhar
The government is saying some rumors about the former Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, are fake.
Some people online claimed his house was sealed, but the government says this isn't true.
Dhankhar quit his job as Vice President and will now get a nice government house, a pension, and help with travel and health.
He stepped down because of health concerns, but some people think there's more to the story.
Dhankhar, who used to live in the Vice President's Enclave, is now moving out, and will receive benefits, including free healthcare and two assistants.
His wife is entitled to a private secretary, and the government will pay for the utilities at his new home.
He resigned from the post, with the Congress suggesting the reasons behind his resignation extend beyond his health.
PIB debunked social media rumors that Jagdeep Dhankhar's residence was sealed.
Dhankhar resigned as Vice President, citing health concerns.
Dhankhar is entitled to a Type VIII government bungalow and other benefits.
Dhankhar will receive a pension, free travel, healthcare, and personal assistants.
Congress suggested Dhankhar's resignation reasons were more complex than health.
- Who
- Jagdeep Dhankhar, the former Vice President and the Congress
- What
- The government refuted rumors about Jagdeep Dhankhar's residence, and the perks he is entitled to.
- When
- Dhankhar resigned and rumors surfaced around the same time.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Dhankhar resigned, citing health, with his entitlements to perks as a result
Government
Congress
Reasons for Resignation
Government
Dhankhar resigned due to health concerns.
Congress
Reasons beyond health issues are at play.
- Position
- Former Vice President of India
- Reason for Resignation
- Health concerns
- Pension
- Likely over ₹2 lakh per annum
- New Residence
- Type VIII government bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi
- Entitlements
- Free travel, healthcare, personal assistants, and utilities coverage
