Dhankhar resigns from the post of Vice President, citing health, Submitted resignation to the President

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned from his post on Monday. Dhankhar wrote in his resignation, 'I resign from the post of Vice President of India with immediate effect, giving priority to health and following the advice of doctors. This resignation is in accordance with Article 67 (A) of the Constitution. I heartily thank the Honorable President of India, who provided me with constant support and a peaceful working relationship during her tenure. It was a very pleasant experience for me.'

'Affection, trust and affinity received from MPs'

He further said, 'I also thank the Honorable Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers. The support of the Prime Minister has been extremely valuable to me and I have learned a lot from him during my tenure. Dhankhar said, the affection, trust and affinity I received from the honorable MPs will always be invaluable to me and will be engraved in my memory. I am extremely grateful for the invaluable experiences and knowledge I got as Vice President in this great democracy.'

'It is a matter of pride to witness India's progress'

He further wrote that it has been a matter of pride and satisfaction for me to witness and participate in India's unprecedented economic progress and extraordinary development in this important period. It has been a true honor for me to serve in this transformative era of our nation. As I leave this prestigious post, I am filled with pride at India's global rise and its amazing achievements, and I have full faith in its bright future.

Vice President resigns in the middle of tenure

Dhankhar's photo has been removed from the X handle of the Vice President of India. This is the second case in the history of the country, when a Vice President has resigned from that post before completing his term. Earlier, VV Giri had resigned from his post on July 20, 1969 to contest the presidential election as an independent candidate.

Health suddenly deteriorated during Uttarakhand tour

He went on a three-day tour of Uttarakhand last month. His health suddenly deteriorated after the program ended at Kumaon University. The team of doctors gave him first aid on the spot. After which he left for the Raj Bhavan with Governor Gurmeet Singh.

Dhankhar had said that he will retire in August 2027

Earlier, Vice President Dhankhar had said that if God blesses, he will retire in August 2027. Dhankhar's five-year term as the 14th Vice President ends on August 10, 2027. Dhankhar, a lawyer by profession, was the Governor of West Bengal before being elected Vice President.

Discussion begins in the ruling camp for the new Vice President

The sudden resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has started a round of discussions in the ruling camp for his successor. The ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has a majority in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha electoral college. In the coming days, the NDA will consider potential candidates.

Dhankhar has previously been the Governor of West Bengal. It is possible that the NDA may choose another governor, an experienced organizational leader or one of the Union ministers for this post. Dhankhar's predecessor M. Venkaiah Naidu was the former president of the BJP and a cabinet minister in the Narendra Modi government. He was elected to this constitutional post in 2017. Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh is a Janata Dal (United) MP and has been in this post since 2020. He is also being considered a potential candidate, as he enjoys the confidence of the government.