Jagdeep Dhankar resigns as Vice President of India citing health reasons
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday resigned from his post, citing "medical advice" and said he would "prioritise" his health.
In a letter to President Droupadi Murmu, he said his resignation will be effective immediately.
"To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as the Vice President of India, effective immediately, in accordance wills Article 67(a) of the constitution," his letter read.
In the letter, he thanked the President "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 learned much during my time in office," the letter read.
A politician and lawyer, Dhankar took over as the Vice President of India on August 11, 2022.
Prior to his role as the VP, he served as the Governor of West Bengal from 2019 to 2022.
He also served as a Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs in the Chandra Shekhar ministry from 1990 to 1991, and served as a member of Lok Sabha from 1989 to 1991.
Between 1993 and 1998, Dhankar was a Member of Rajasthan's Legislative Assembly. He has been affiliated with multiple political parties in India, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Indian National Congress (INC), and the Janata Dal (JD).
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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