Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar greets members of the House during the first day of the Monsoon session of Parliament on July 21, 2025. Photo: Sansad TV via PTI
Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday (July 21, 2025) tendered his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu, citing medical advice, and in order to prioritise health care
“I hereby resign as the Vice President of India, effective immediately, in accordance with Article 67(a) of the constitution,” he said in a statement posted on social media.
“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 I express my deep gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister and the esteemed Council of Ministers. Prime Minister’s cooperation and support have been invaluable, and I have leamed much during my time in office,” he added.
His resignation comes just as the Parliament has commenced its Monsoon Session, with the Vice President assuming the role of Chair of Rajya Sabha.
Published – July 21, 2025 09:51 pm IST