Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned from his position, citing medical reasons and the need to prioritize his health. In his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu, Dhankhar expressed gratitude for the support he received from the President, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other members of the government during his tenure. Jagdeep Dhankhar (Hindi pronunciation: [d͡ʒəgˈd̪iːp d̪ʱən.kʰəɽ]; born 18 May 1951) is an Indian politician and lawyer who served as the vice president of India from 2022 to 2025. He previously served as the Governor of West Bengal from 2019 to 2022. Dhankhar ’s sudden resignation on July 21, 2025, followed his acceptance of an impeachment notice against Justice Yashwant Varma, defying BJP preferences. His departure reveals tensions between... NEW DELHI: The Congress on Wednesday said former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has been "totally silent" for 100 days since his resignation and pointed out that the Opposition has been asserting ...
