Dhankar Becomes Third Vice President in India’s History to Not Complete Full Term
In a surprising development, Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, has resigned from his post with immediate effect, citing health reasons. His resignation comes under Article 67(a) of the Constitution, which allows the Vice President to step down by submitting a resignation to the President.
In his resignation letter, Dhankhar mentioned that he is stepping down based on medical advice due to deteriorating health. He also expressed gratitude to President Droupadi Murmu for her cooperation and the cordial working relationship they shared during his tenure.
With this, Jagdeep Dhankhar has become the third Vice President in Indian history who could not complete his full term. Before him, Krishna Kant, who assumed office in 1997, passed away in 2002 before completing his tenure. Varahagiri Venkata Giri had also resigned in 1969 to contest for the President’s post.
The resignation of Dhankhar marks a significant moment in Indian politics, raising questions about the timing and potential successors, even as the nation wishes him a speedy recovery.