Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned from his post to focus on his health and follow medical advice. In a letter to President Droupadi Murmu, Dhankhar said his resignation is effective immediately under Article 67(a) of the Constitution. “To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as the Vice President of India, effective immediately, in accordance with Article 67(a) of the Constitution,” Dhankhar wrote in his resignation. " I extend my deepest gratitude to Your Excellency – the Hon'ble President of India for her unwavering support and the soothing wonderful working relationship we maintained during my tenure," Dhankhar wrote.
"I express my deep gratitude to the Hon'ble Prime Minister and the esteemed Council of Ministers. Prime Minister's cooperation and support have been invaluable, and I have learned much during my time in office," he added. “The warmth, trust, and affection I have received from all the Hon'ble Members of Parliament would ever be cherished and embedded in my memory,” he wrote, reflecting on his tenure as Vice President.
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"I am deeply thankful for the invaluable experiences and insights I have gained as Vice President in our great democracy. It has been a privilege and a source of great satisfaction to witness and partake in India’s remarkable economic progress and unprecedented, exponential development during this significant period. Serving in this transformative era of our nation’s history has been a true honour. As I leave this esteemed office, I am filled with pride in Bharat’s global rise and phenomenal achievements and hold unwavering confidence in her brilliant future," He concluded.
Dhankhar is a former senior advocate who practised in the Supreme Court. He was appointed as Vice President on 11 August 2022. During his term, he also served as the Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha. Earlier, he held the post of Governor of West Bengal from 2019 to 2022.