Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Kharge Alleges Pressure Forced Dhankhar's Resignation
Mallikarjun Kharge says Jagdeep Dhankhar, the former Vice President, was forced to quit.
Kharge says Dhankhar was pressured to drop a complaint.
Kharge also mentions that Dhankhar didn't let the opposition speak much, and a parliament member was suspended.
Dhankhar resigned early, citing health issues.
Mallikarjun Kharge claims Jagdeep Dhankhar faced pressure to resign.
Dhankhar allegedly faced pressure to withdraw a motion against Justice Yashwant Varma.
Kharge states the Opposition's right to speak was stifled during Dhankhar's term.
A Congress MP was suspended for seven months under Dhankhar's chairmanship.
Dhankhar resigned from the Vice President post before his term ended, citing medical reasons.
- Who
- Mallikarjun Kharge and Jagdeep Dhankhar.
- What
- Allegations that Jagdeep Dhankhar was pressured to resign.
- When
- Dhankhar resigned in July, Kharge made these claims on Saturday.
- Where
- Rajya Sabha.
- Why
- Kharge alleges Dhankhar was pressured to resign due to disagreements with the government.
Kharge's Claims
Not Applicable
Dhankhar's Resignation
Kharge's Claims
Dhankhar was pressured to resign.
Not Applicable
Not mentioned.
- Event
- Allegations surrounding Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation
- Key Figure
- Mallikarjun Kharge
- Former Position
- Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar
- Reason for Exit
- Officially cited medical reasons
- Controversy
- Pressure related to Justice Yashwant Varma motion
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