(THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM) New Delhi, July 21, 2025 – In a major political development, Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned from his constitutional post, citing health reasons. The resignation was formally submitted to President Droupadi Murmu earlier today and has been accepted with immediate effect.

Jagdeep Dhankhar, who took office as the 14th Vice President of India on August 11, 2022, made the decision to step down midway through his term after being advised by doctors to reduce official responsibilities and focus on his personal health. In his resignation letter, he expressed heartfelt gratitude to the President, the Prime Minister, Members of Parliament, and the people of India for their trust and goodwill during his tenure.

Dhankhar described his time in office as a period of “honour and constitutional responsibility,” and recalled his efforts to uphold parliamentary dignity and foster constructive debate in the Rajya Sabha, over which the Vice President presides.

This unexpected resignation comes just as the Monsoon Session of Parliament begins, potentially impacting the legislative agenda and coordination in the Upper House. Until a new Vice President is elected, the Rajya Sabha is likely to be chaired by the Deputy Chairman or as per the provisions of the rules of procedure.

As per Article 67(a) of the Constitution, the Vice President may resign at any time by submitting a written resignation to the President. The Election Commission of India is expected to notify the schedule for the Vice-Presidential election in due course.

A seasoned lawyer and politician, Dhankhar served as the Governor of West Bengal before assuming the office of Vice President. He has also held roles as a Member of Parliament and Union Minister during his distinguished public career.

His resignation marks only the third time in independent India’s history that a Vice President has stepped down before completing a full term. The development is likely to spark political consultations across parties as they prepare for the upcoming election to fill the second-highest constitutional post in the country.