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New Delhi: Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned from his post on Monday (July 21), effective immediately, citing “medical advice”.

There is a swirl of speculation surrounding the resignation of the holder of India’s second-highest constitutional positions. In the initial 15 hours since his note on X, there had not been any public acknowledgements of his move – nor any good wishes for his health – from key position-holders in the government. Then, at 12.13 pm, prime minister Narendra Modi wrote a curt post on X, noting that Dhankhar “has got many opportunities to serve our country in various capacities, including as the Vice President of India.” He then wished him “good health.”

Modi’s post came after he had already wished Maharashtra leaders Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis for their birthdays.

Last night, in a surprise post on X, Dhankhar made public his letter to the President, in which he said:

“To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as the Vice President of India, effective immediately, in accordance with Article 67(a) of the Constitution. 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.”

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— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) July 21, 2025

Thanking the prime minister, council of ministers and parliamentarians, he added, “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 has been a true honor.”

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