Archive · 24 Jul 2025
PIB Dismisses Rumors of Dhankhar Residence Vacancy as False
Some people on social media were saying that the former Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, had to quickly leave his home.
But, the government's information team said this wasn't true.
They said the claims were fake.
These rumors started after Dhankhar decided to step down from his job because of his health.
He sent a letter to the President of India, explaining his reasons for leaving and thanking her.
The former VP was the first person to live in the newly built house near the Parliament.
PIB labeled claims that former VP Dhankhar was asked to vacate his residence as 'fake'.
Social media posts claimed Dhankhar's office was sealed and he was asked to leave immediately.
These rumors followed Dhankhar's resignation from the Vice President post.
Dhankhar resigned on Monday evening, citing health reasons.
Dhankhar was the first to occupy the newly built residence next to the Parliament complex.
- Who
- Press Information Bureau, former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
- What
- Claims that former VP Dhankhar was asked to vacate his official residence were deemed false.
- When
- Rumors emerged after Dhankhar's resignation on Monday evening.
- Where
- Social media.
- Why
- To prioritize health care and abide by medical advice.
Social Media
Press Information Bureau
Residence Vacancy
Social Media
Dhankhar was asked to leave his official residence immediately after resigning.
Press Information Bureau
The official residence wasn't sealed and there was no order to vacate.
- Subject
- False claims about Jagdeep Dhankhar
- Source
- Press Information Bureau (PIB)
- Event
- Dhankhar's resignation
- Reason for Resignation
- Health reasons
- Date of Resignation
- Monday evening