Jagdeep Dhankhar admitted to AIIMS after collapsing during event, resigned afterward: Report
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns Citing Health Issues After Multiple Health Scares
In June this year, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar collapsed while attending the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Kumaon University in Nainital, Uttarakhand. On Tuesday evening, he abruptly resigned from his post, citing health concerns — a decision that has triggered both concern and speculation across political circles.
President Droupadi Murmu accepted Dhankhar's resignation, and the Ministry of Home Affairs has officially notified the development.
In his resignation letter, Dhankhar stated that he was stepping down to prioritize his health and follow medical advice. Although the resignation came unexpectedly, it follows a series of public incidents that indicated his declining health, despite his continued energetic presence while chairing sessions in the Rajya Sabha.
Earlier in March, Dhankhar was admitted to AIIMS Delhi after experiencing chest pain and uneasiness. Following his hospital stay, doctors advised him to limit travel outside the national capital.
The health episode in Nainital in June, where he briefly collapsed, was attributed to the "stuffy" conditions in the event hall and unusually high temperatures. In addition, he was recently seen walking with assistance from his wife Sudesh Dhankhar and an aide during a visit to Kerala.
Just last week, on July 17, during a visit to the Vatika developed by Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, Dhankhar again appeared unwell and needed a break to recover after his wife gave him water.
These incidents have collectively pointed to the deteriorating health of the Vice President, culminating in his decision to resign. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his well-wishes, stating, “Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji has had many opportunities to serve our country in various capacities, including as the Vice President of India. Wishing him good health.”
With Dhankhar’s sudden exit, the race for the next Vice President has officially begun, and all eyes are now on how the political numbers stack up in Parliament.
