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Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Meets President after Jagdeep Dhankhar’s Resignation
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Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Meets President after Jagdeep Dhankhar’s Resignation

A day after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his position as Vice President of India, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan met with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday, July 22. Jagdeep Dhankhar also serves as the ex-officio chairperson of Rajya Sabha. “Shri Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, visited...

“Wishing Him Good Health”: PM Modi Comments on Jagdeep Dhankhar’s Exit As Vice President
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“Wishing Him Good Health”: PM Modi Comments on Jagdeep Dhankhar’s Exit As Vice President

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to the surprising resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, offering his best wishes and recognizing Dhankhar’s extensive service to the country. “Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji has had numerous opportunities to serve our nation in different roles, including as the Vice President of India. I wish him good health,”...

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns Citing Health Reasons
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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns Citing Health Reasons

Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar, who also serves as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, has submitted his resignation to President Draupadi Murmu, effective immediately. In his resignation letter, Dhankhar invoked Article 67(a) of the Constitution and stated: “To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as the Vice President of...