Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns, Election Process to Begin Soon
The Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, suddenly quit.
The government says it's because of his health.
Now, they need to choose a new Vice President.
The process will begin very soon.
Some people in the opposition are questioning why he resigned and are critical of the Prime Minister's reaction to his exit.
The ruling party has enough support to pick the next Vice President.
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice President of India, citing medical reasons.
The Election Commission is expected to initiate the process to elect his successor within a day.
Dhankhar's resignation has led to political speculation about the circumstances.
Congress criticized PM Modi's response as lacking warmth and dignity.
The NDA is positioned to select Dhankhar's successor.
- Who
- Jagdeep Dhankhar and the Election Commission
- What
- Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from the Vice President post.
- When
- July 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- Dhankhar cited medical reasons for his resignation.
Congress View
Government's Stance
Resignation Circumstances
Congress View
Views the resignation as forced.
Government's Stance
Acknowledges the resignation as medical.
PM's Response
Congress View
Criticizes the PM's response as lacking dignity.
Government's Stance
Accepts PM Modi's formal acknowledgment
- Resignation Reason
- Medical reasons
- Resignation Date
- July 2025
- Successor Election
- Expected within a month
- Governing Alliance Support
- NDA
- Constitutional Office
- Vice President
Sources
After Dhankhar's Exit, Process To Elect New Vice President May Initiate In 24 Hours: Sources
Congress questions PM Modi's ‘lukewarm’ response to Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation, labels him ‘supreme master of hypocrisy’