Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns as Vice President Citing Health
Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Vice President of India, quit his job unexpectedly.
He said he needed to focus on his health because he had been having some health problems recently, including collapsing at events.
Some people wondered if his disagreements with the government and the judiciary had anything to do with his decision.
He had an angioplasty earlier and was told to rest.
Before quitting, he visited the President and handed in his resignation.
The Prime Minister wished him good health.
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice President of India, citing health reasons.
Dhankhar had reportedly collapsed during an event in Delhi days before his resignation.
His resignation was viewed as abrupt by many, with speculation about his clashes with the judiciary as a possible cause.
Dhankhar's health had been declining, with prior incidents of collapse and a recent angioplasty.
Dhankhar made an unscheduled visit to Rashtrapati Bhavan before submitting his resignation.
- Who
- Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Vice President of India, and Droupadi Murmu, the President.
- What
- Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his position as Vice President of India.
- When
- Dhankhar resigned on an unspecified Monday.
- Where
- Delhi, Nainital, and Kerala
- Why
- Dhankhar cited health reasons and medical advice as the cause for his resignation.
Government Concerns
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Opposition Interactions
Government Concerns
Government sources cited issues such as accepting an opposition motion, and giving opposition figures a greater voice.
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Farmers' Protests
Government Concerns
Concerns were raised over Dhankhar's questioning of the Agriculture Minister regarding farmers' protests for minimum support price.
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Judiciary Relations
Government Concerns
Dhankhar's clashes with the judiciary over the Justice Yashwant Varma case.
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- Former Position
- Vice President of India
- Resignation Reason
- Health
- Health incidents
- Collapse in Delhi, Nainital, Kerala
- Prior Medical Procedure
- Angioplasty
- Resignation Date
- Monday