Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post on Monday (July 21, 2025). Dhankhar had sent his resignation letter to President Draupadi Murmu, citing health reasons and asked him to leave the post immediately. His sudden decision shocked everyone in the ruling party and opposition.

Meanwhile, opposition parties have invited former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to resign from their posts for Farewell Dinner. He has been invited by the opposition parties a few days after the sudden resignation of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Dhankar resigns in the Parliament session amidst political turmoil

At this time, the monsoon session of the Parliament of the country continues. The monsoon session started on Monday (July 21, 2025). On the first day of the session, former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar also attended as the Chairman of Rajya Sabha. However, last week there was a lot of upheaval in political circles. Then suddenly Jagdeep Dhankar resigned as Vice President, citing health reasons.

Opposition raised vigorously

The issue of the Working Advisory Committee of the Rajya Sabha was raised vigorously by the opposition parties. The opposition said that 74 -year -old Dhankhar did not get a chance to give his farewell speech in the Rajya Sabha. To further emphasize this issue, opposition parties have organized a special Farewell dinner, in which former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar can be formally bid farewell.

At the same time, on Friday (July 25, 2025), the Election Commission of India has appointed Rajya Sabha General Secretary PC Modi as Returning Officer (RO) for the election of Vice President.

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