Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns as Vice President on First Day of Parliament's Monsoon Session
/ Jul 21, 2025, 10:23PM IST
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post, citing health reasons. In a letter to President Droupadi Murmu, he said the decision was taken to prioritise healthcare and follow medical advice. Dhankhar invoked Article 67(a) of the Constitution for his immediate resignation. He expressed gratitude to President Murmu for her support and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Council of Ministers for their cooperation. Calling his tenure enriching, Dhankhar said he cherished the affection received from MPs and was proud to witness India's economic progress. He described serving during this transformative era as a 'true honour.'#breakingnews #jagdeepdhankhar #vicepresident #india #resignation #indianpolitics #constitutionofindia #presidentmurmu #pmnarendramodi #rajyasabha #toi #toibharat
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