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Delhi: Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned from the post of Vice President amid the monsoon session that started today. Dhankhar (Dhankhar) has submitted his resignation to President Draupadi Murmu. In his resignation, Dhankhar has cited health reasons.
Emphasis on priority of health care
In his resignation sent to President Draupadi Murmu, he said, ‘In order to give priority to health care and follow the advice of the doctor, I resign from the post of Vice President of India with immediate effect, in accordance with Article 67 (A) of the Constitution.’
Economic progress and unprecedented development seen during tenure
Dhankhar also said in the letter sent to the President that during his tenure as Vice President, it was a matter of good fortune and satisfaction to see and participate in India’s remarkable economic progress and unprecedented development. Also, Dhankhar said that it is a true honor to serve in this transformative era of the nation’s history.
He was admitted to the hospital due to chest pain
Let us tell you that Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to the Critical Care Unit (CCU) of the Cardiac Department at AIIMS, Delhi on 9 March 2025 after complaining of chest pain and discomfort. His condition was then stated to be stable. He was discharged from the hospital on 12 March.
Jagdeep Dhankhar has also been the Governor of West Bengal
Before becoming the Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar was the Governor of West Bengal. Dhankhar was appointed the 29th Governor of West Bengal on 30 July 2019. Prior to this, he was also an experienced lawyer and MP and MLA from Rajasthan.
Dhankhar clashed with Mamata many times
While being the governor, Jagdeep Dhankhar also clashed with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress (TMC) government many times. CM Mamata Banerjee had accused him of working at the behest of the central government. The dispute between Mamata and Dhankhar was also in the headlines.
