Congress leaders demanded clarification from the central government regarding Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's unexpected resignation announcement. The departure occurred on July 21st during the opening day of Parliament's Monsoon Session. Opposition members expressed confusion about the timing and lack of official government response. Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge stated that his party holds no responsibility for the resignation decision. The government maintains complete authority over accepting or rejecting such resignations.
Deputy Opposition Leader Gaurav Gogoi questioned the absence of coordination between the center and the Vice President's office. Ministers failed to attend scheduled Business Advisory Committee meetings following the announcement. The Prime Minister has not issued any public statement addressing the situation. Gogoi emphasized the need for government transparency regarding changed relationships with constitutional offices. Opposition parties view the resignation as potentially political in nature.
Dhankhar previously secured his position through a decisive 2022 election victory against Margaret Alva. He obtained 528 votes from 710 valid ballots cast. His tenure as Rajya Sabha Chairman featured strict parliamentary procedure enforcement. The former Vice President maintained both supporters and critics across party boundaries.
Deputy Opposition Leader Gaurav Gogoi questioned the absence of coordination between the center and the Vice President's office. Ministers failed to attend scheduled Business Advisory Committee meetings following the announcement. The Prime Minister has not issued any public statement addressing the situation. Gogoi emphasized the need for government transparency regarding changed relationships with constitutional offices. Opposition parties view the resignation as potentially political in nature.
Dhankhar previously secured his position through a decisive 2022 election victory against Margaret Alva. He obtained 528 votes from 710 valid ballots cast. His tenure as Rajya Sabha Chairman featured strict parliamentary procedure enforcement. The former Vice President maintained both supporters and critics across party boundaries.
