Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns as Vice President

Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Vice President of India and Chairman of the India — Rajya Sabha, unexpectedly resigned on July 21, 2025, two years before his term was set to end. He cited health reasons in his letter to President Droupadi Murmu, who accepted his resignation. However, opposition leaders, including those from the India — Indian National Congress, have expressed surprise and skepticism, suggesting that political motives may be behind the abrupt departure. They point to several incidents, such as Dhankhar's decision to accept an impeachment notice against High Court Justice Yashwant Varma, which reportedly went against the India — Bharatiya Janata Party's plans, and his recent meetings with opposition figures like Mallikarjun Kharge and Arvind Kejriwal. The timing of the resignation, on the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament, has further fueled speculation. While Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, wished Dhankhar well, the lack of a clear official explanation beyond health concerns has left many questioning the true reasons for this significant political event.