July 22, 2025 12:16 AM
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns as Vice President citing health reasons
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from office on Monday, citing health concerns and the need to follow medical advice. His resignation, addressed to President Droupadi Murmu, comes into effect immediately under Article 67(a) of the Constitution. In his resignation letter, Dhankhar said, “To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as the Vice President of India, effective immediately.” The 72-year-old, who also served as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, expres...