Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns as Vice President of India: Here's why

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday (July 21) resigned from his post, citing health concerns.

In a letter addressed to President Droupadi Murmu, he wrote that he was resigning in order “to prioritise health care and abide by medical advice.” The Vice President submitted his resignation in accordance with Article 67(a) of the constitution.

Addressing the President, Dhankhar wrote, “I extend my deepest gratitude to Your Excellency the Hon’ble President of India for her unwavering support and the soothing wonderful working relationship we maintained during my tenure.”

He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Council of Ministers for their cooperation and support.

“It has been a privilege and satisfaction to witness and partake in India’s remarkable economic progress and unprecedented exponential development during this significant period. Serving in this transformative era of our nation’s history Isas been a true honor.

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As I leave this esteemed office, I am filled with pride in Bharat’s global rise and phenomenal achievements and hold unwavering confidence in her brilliant future,” he wrote.

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