Jagdeep Dhankhar stepped down from his position as India's 14th Vice President on Monday due to medical concerns. The resignation letter reached President Droupadi Murmu on July 21, invoking Article 67(a) of the Constitution. Dhankhar had served since August 2022 with two years remaining in his term. His departure triggers the constitutional requirement to elect a replacement. The position cannot stay empty because the Vice President chairs the Rajya Sabha.
The 73-year-old leader from Rajasthan had faced multiple hospitalizations over the past year. Medical advisors recommended he prioritize his health care needs. Dhankhar won the Vice Presidential election in August 2022 by a record margin, receiving 528 votes against opponent Margaret Alva's 182. He previously served as West Bengal Governor and held various political positions throughout his career. Political experts expect the succession election to occur quickly to maintain parliamentary continuity.
The 73-year-old leader from Rajasthan had faced multiple hospitalizations over the past year. Medical advisors recommended he prioritize his health care needs. Dhankhar won the Vice Presidential election in August 2022 by a record margin, receiving 528 votes against opponent Margaret Alva's 182. He previously served as West Bengal Governor and held various political positions throughout his career. Political experts expect the succession election to occur quickly to maintain parliamentary continuity.
