Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns Amidst Government Conflict
The Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, resigned due to a clash with the government.
This disagreement was about a judge's impeachment notice.
Dhankhar mentioned the notice despite the government's opposition, leading to the government's plan to remove him.
The government quickly collected signatures from MPs to oust him.
Shortly before the deadline, a sealed envelope was submitted, and Dhankhar resigned.
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman on July 21, shortly before 5 pm.
His resignation followed a disagreement with the government regarding an impeachment notice.
Dhankhar mentioned the opposition's notice to impeach a judge, against the government's wishes.
The government prepared a proposal for Dhankhar's removal and collected signatures from MPs.
A sealed envelope containing the proposal was submitted to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat at 4:50 pm.
- Who
- Jagdeep Dhankhar and the government.
- What
- Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman.
- When
- July 21, shortly before 5 pm.
- Where
- India, within the Rajya Sabha.
- Why
- Due to a disagreement about an impeachment notice of a judge and fallout with the government.
Dhankhar's Actions
Government's Response
Impeachment Notice
Dhankhar's Actions
Dhankhar mentioned the opposition's notice to impeach a judge.
Government's Response
The government opposed this action.
- Person
- Jagdeep Dhankhar
- Position Held
- Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman
- Date of Resignation
- July 21
- Time of Resignation
- Shortly before 5 pm
- Reason for Resignation
- Fallout with the government
- Triggering Event
- Disagreement over an impeachment notice
- Government Action
- Prepared a removal proposal
