Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned from the
post of Vice President of India,
effective immediately as of July 21, 2025, citing
health reasons and the need to abide by medical advice[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. In his official resignation letter to President Droupadi
Murmu, Dhankhar wrote:
“To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as the
Vice President of India, effective immediately, in accordance with Article
67(a) of the constitution”[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].
Stand and Details from His Resignation
Letter
·
Dhankhar stated that his decision was
made solely to prioritize his health and follow the instructions given by his doctors[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].
·
He expressed deep gratitude to President
Droupadi Murmu for her unwavering support and described their working
relationship as “wonderful and soothing”[1][2][3][4][5][6][8].
·
He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and
the Union Council of Ministers, calling their support invaluable and noting
he had learned much from his time in office[1][2][3][4][5][6][8].
·
Dhankhar
also acknowledged the “warmth, trust, and affection” he received from Members
of Parliament, calling these memories “cherished” and a highlight of his tenure[1][2][3][4][5][6][8].
·
He described his tenure as a privilege,
saying he witnessed and participated in “India’s remarkable economic progress
and unprecedented exponential development,” and called this era a
transformative period for the nation[1][2][3][4][5][6][8].
·
As he
departed from office, Dhankhar emphasized that he leaves with “pride in
Bharat’s global rise and phenomenal achievements” and “unwavering confidence in
her brilliant future”[1][2][3][4][5][6][8].
Constitutional and Political Context
·
The resignation was made under Article
67(a) of the Indian Constitution, which allows the Vice President to resign by submitting a
written notice to the President[1][2][4][5][6][8].
·
With his
resignation, the post of Vice President
is now vacant, and as per parliamentary procedure, the Deputy Chairman of
the Rajya Sabha will temporarily perform the duties of the Chairman until a new
Vice President is elected[2][5].
·
Jagdeep
Dhankhar is the third Vice President in
India’s history to resign before completing his term. The two previous
instances (V.V. Giri and R. Venkataraman) were due to their election as
President, whereas Dhankhar’s resignation is solely for health-related reasons[5].
Political Background
·
Dhankhar,
aged 72, assumed office as Vice President on August 11, 2022[4].
·
Before
this role, he served as Governor of West Bengal (2019–2022), a Union Minister,
and was associated with multiple political parties, most recently the Bharatiya
Janata Party (BJP)[4].
Dhankhar’s exit comes at the start of the Monsoon Session of Parliament and at a politically sensitive time, underscoring the personal health considerations behind his decision rather than any immediate political dispute or controversy[5][6].
1.
https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/jagdeep-dhankhar-resigns-as-vice-president-of-india-on-health-grounds-125072101508_1.html
2.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/jagdeep-dhankhar-steps-down-as-vice-president-what-he-said-in-his-resignation-letter-full-text-101753114199229.html
3.
https://ddnews.gov.in/en/jagdeep-dhankhar-resigns-as-vice-president-citing-health-reasons/
4.
https://www.indiablooms.com/news/jagdeep-dhankar-resigns-as-vice-president-of-india-citing-health-reasons/details
5.
https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/jagdeep-dhankhar-resigns-who-were-the-other-two-vice-presidents-of-india-to-resign-mid-term-2025-07-21-999918
6.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/vice-president-of-india-jagdeep-dhankar-submits-resignation-citing-health-reasons
7.
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/jagdeep-dhankhar-resigns-as-vice-president-citing-health-reasons-10140666/
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