21 July 2025 left India reeling in shock when Jagdeep Dhankhar Vice President resigns on health grounds. His sudden move has set tongues a-wagging across the entire country, closing his nearly three-year term as India’s 14th Vice President. The detailed examination of the current news, his background, and the agenda forward is discussed here below.
Jagdeep Dhankhar Vice President Resigns News
Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar quit the post at 74 on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. It is reported as unexpected, given that he was already engaged in overseeing proceedings in the Rajya Sabha for the day. Dhankhar submitted a tear-filled resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu, stating that he was resigning on doctors’ advice because of the need to put his health first.
Jagdeep Dhankhar Vice President Resigns Breaking News
It was made known late Monday night that it took effect immediately under Article 67(a) of the Indian Constitution, to which Dhankhar put his signature. Sources close to the issue revealed he had taken a meeting with President Murmu hours before release, though nothing on what was discussed between the two. The action has the political realm buzzing with opposition leaders such as Jairam Ramesh stating Dhankhar gave no signal he would resign representative
System: during the parliamentary sitting of the day. The government is yet to make a statement of record, and the election of a new Vice President will soon commence, with the Constitution requiring an election in six months’ time.
Jagdeep Dhankhar Vice President Term
Dhankhar took oath as India’s 14th Vice President on August 11, 2022, by defeating opposition candidate Margaret Alva unopposed with 528 votes against 710. His term would have ended in August 2027, but was cut short due to health issues. As ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha, he was obstinate-headed as a leader, but his tenure was plagued with power struggles with opposition members regarding procedural issues.
Jagdeep Dhankhar Vice President Tenure
Dhankhar’s almost three-year term was not without controversy, as he remained engaged in parliamentary affairs and public debate. Some of the spotlights were:
- Rajya Sabha Impartiality: Acclaimed for upholding dignity in meetings, even while disagreement with opposition leaders arose occasionally.
- Public Spadework: He regularly commented on national matters, such as farmers’ rights, strongly espousing dialogue during farmer agitations in December 2024.
- Judicial Commentary: Dhankhar caused a storm by criticising the judiciary as he called Article 142 a “nuclear missile” against democratic forces in April 2025.
His term, though cut short, left a mark on India’s political timeline that will be remembered.
Jagdeep Dhankhar Resignation Letter
Dhankhar described in effusive words in his resignation letter thanking President Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Members of Parliament. Excerpts read as follows:
- “To accord highest priority to health care and to abide by medical advice, I resign from the office of Vice President of India with effect from today.”
- “I do want to express my highest regard for Your Excellency – the Hon’ble President of India for her steadfast support and comforting, marvellous working relationship we have shared.”
- “The love, faith and warmth which I have been blessed with at the hands of all the Hon’ble Members of Parliament would always be with me and dear.”
- He also referred to India’s economic development and emergence on the world map as a “true honour.”
Jagdeep Dhankhar Previous Offices
The political and legal career of Dhankhar has spanned over four decades, with top positions being:
- West Bengal Governor (2019-2022): His term was plagued by non-stop confrontations with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, for which he was the “true leader of the opposition” as labelled by the Trinamool Congress.
- Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs (1990-1991): For the period of Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar.
- Lok Sabha Member (1989-1991): Elected on a Janata Dal ticket from Jhunjhunu.
- Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Member (1993-1998): Member from the Kishangarh constituency.
He was a member of Janata Dal, Indian National Congress, and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Jagdeep Dhankhar Age
May 18, 1951, is the birthday of Jagdeep Dhankhar in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan state, village Kithana. He is 74 years old. His childhood as a “Kisan Putra” (farmer’s son) from his field instilled in him what he eventually became as a politician, and the BJP had recourse to it when selling him as Vice President.
Jagdeep Dhankhar Family
Dr. Sudesh Dhankhar, Jagdeep’s spouse and postgraduate in Economics from Banasthali Vidyapeeth, is also engaged in social service, children’s education, and organic farming. She has a daughter Kamna married to Kartikeya Vajpayee, the son of Abha Vajpayee and late Vijay Shankar Vajpayee.
Jagdeep Dhankhar Net Worth
Although exact figures for Dhankhar’s net worth are not available, his thirty years of career life as a Senior Advocate in the Supreme Court and other senior political postings may well be assumed to have contributed to his financial success. His rural Indian upbringing and working life as a lawyer, especially constitutional law, were key factors in making him professionally successful.
Jagdeep Dhankhar Education
Dhankhar’s educational background is as given below:
- Education: Obtained at Sainik School, Chittorgarh.
- Legal Education: Enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council of Rajasthan in 1979, subsequently appointed as Senior Advocate by the Rajasthan High Court in 1990.
- Professional Achievement: A President at the Rajasthan High Court Bar Association, earning his seat at constitutional law.
FAQs
Why did Vice President Dhankhar resign?
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar had submitted his resignation on July 21, 2025, on grounds of health and on doctors’ advice from office with immediate effect under Article 67(a).
What if VP resigns?
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman, i.e., Harivansh Narayan Singh, now discharges the chairmanship responsibility until a new Vice President is elected after six months.
Who is the present Vice President of India?
Vice President’s Office vacant after Dhankhar’s resignation until election.
What is Jagdeep Dhankhar’s qualification?
Dhankhar holds B.Sc. (Honours) in Physics and LL.B. from University of Rajasthan, and is a Senior Advocate in the Supreme Court.
What is Vice President Dhankhar’s daughter’s name?
Dhankhar’s daughter is Kamna, Kartikeya Vajpayee, Vijay Shankar Vajpayee and Abha Vajpayee’s son-in-law.
