Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns: Opposition reacts to VP’s sudden resignation

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar tendered his sudden resignation citing health reasons.

Jagdeep Dhankhar put his papers, resigning as Vice President. This has spread a shockwave in the political world. Opposition leaders have also reacted to the VP’s sudden resignation. The Congress has appealed to PM Modi to convince him to reconsider.

Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns as VP.

Opposition leaders have requested an official explanation for Dhankhar’s sudden resignation as Vice President. Dhankhar stepped down from the position, citing health concerns, and submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu, effective immediately.

Opposition leaders question Dhankhar’s sudden resignation.

Several opposition leaders questioned the official explanation behind Dhankhar’s resignation, with many hailing him as a strong advocate of farmers’ rights. JMM MP Mahua Maji told news agency ANI, “This is very shocking news, especially for the Opposition parties… Today in the House, we didn’t feel that he was going to resign today itself. There are speculations that there may be another reason behind it… We all want him to reconsider this decision.” Congress MP Mallu Ravi said, “India’s Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar conducted the two-day Rajya Sabha session properly without showing any signs of physical discomfort… His resignation letter states that his health is not suitable, but we feel this is more about his political ill-health than physical ill-health. Especially before the Bihar elections, perhaps the BJP wanted to replace him with someone who could help them.” Congress leader Udit Raj, questioning his timing, said, “There are several important issues like the Operation Sindoor matter and the voter list in Bihar… Jagdeep Dhankhar’s presence is essential for all these matters. I also find it a bit strange. Was this done to avoid these issues?” NCP (SP) leader Anish Gawande noted, “Vice President Dhankhar resigned at 9:30 PM today after chairing the Rajya Sabha earlier this afternoon… He becomes only the third Vice President in India’s history to resign, and notably, the previous two went on to become Presidents. This development leaves a big question mark that demands answers.”

The Congress has urged PM Modi to persuade Dhankhar to stay. Jairam Ramesh, Congress general secretary in-charge of communications said, “The sudden resignation of the Vice President and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is as shocking as it is inexplicable. No doubt, Mr Dhankhar has to give topmost priority to his health. But clearly there is far more to his totally unexpected resignation than meets the eye. He had fixed a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee tomorrow… He was also to make some major announcements related to the judiciary tomorrow.”