Jagdeep dhankhar: Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns

Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns citing medical advice, thanking President and Prime Minister for support. "I will retire at the right time, August 2027, subject to divine intervention," Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said just 12 days ago at an event in JNU. On Monday, in a surprising move, the 74-year-old resigned from the post, citing health concerns. The reason, however, had few takers. 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 ... Jagdeep Dhankhar surprised many when he announced his resignation on Monday (July 21) as vice president and chairman of Rajya Sabha. The 74-year-old cited health as the reason for his departure.