Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar applied for pension after resigning from the post of Vice President. He has also been an MLA from Kishangarh seat in Rajasthan. He contested on the Congress ticket and won. He applied for pension as former MLA. His pension was also approved by the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly in the past and he will get about 42 thousand rupees every month. Now he has demanded the government to allot a bungalow for himself.

Dhankhar was shifted to a private farmhouse

About one and a half months after resigning from the former Vice President, a bungalow has been demanded from the government to allot a bungalow. Sources gave this information on Monday. Sources said that the former Vice President has written a letter to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs requesting them to provide ‘appropriate’ government houses. The former Vice President shifted to a private farmhouse located in Chhatarpur area of ​​South Delhi last week from VP Enclave. This farmhouse is of Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) leader Abhay Chautala.

No government bungalow found yet

According to sources, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has not yet allotted any bungalow to the former Vice President. He told that a decision will be taken soon on this. Sources said that the 34 number type-eight bungalow is ready on APJ Abdul Kalam Road in Lutyens Delhi and it can be allotted to the former Vice President, but no final decision has been taken so far in this regard.

Resigned from the post of Vice President on 21 July

Sources said that if he refuses, the ministry can provide him with another house. Dhankhar resigned as Vice President on July 21, citing health reasons. His sudden resignation shocked everyone.

The Election Commission has issued a notification for the election to be held on September 9 for the post of Vice President and with this the nomination process has started. According to the notification, the last date for filing nomination is 21 August, while the documents will be examined on 22 August.

The last date to withdraw the name from the election match is 25 August. The post became vacant on July 21 after Jagdeep Dhankhar’s sudden resignation, citing health reasons. Dhankhar’s term was to end in August 2027. According to constitutional provisions, a person elected to the post in the state of mid -term election gets a full five -year tenure.

Election program for the post of Vice President
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has today announced the election schedule for the post of Vice President of India. According to ECI, elections will be held on 9 September. Let us know that this election has become necessary after the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar from the post of Vice President last month. This will be the 17th Vice Presidential election. The Vice President is elected by an electoral college, which includes members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The notification of the election has been released on 7 August of this month. Interested candidates can file their nomination by 21st of this month. The nomination papers will be examined on August 22, while the last date for withdrawal of name will be the 25th of this month. The counting of votes will take place on 9 September.

How is the result of Vice Presidential election?
The Vice President is elected by a special electoral college, including elected and nominated members of the Rajya Sabha, including elected and nominated members of the Lok Sabha. It does not include members of state assemblies, who participate in the presidential election. Voting is from single transferable Vote. To win the candidate, the quota has to be completed on the basis of priority fixed on the ballot of the electoral college.

The resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar and the impact
The resignation of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar gave rise to a new discussion in politics. Although the formal cause of his resignation has not been made public, his decision is being linked to many political developments. During his tenure, there were sharp debates about the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha. There was a conflict between the government and the opposition on many constitutional issues. After his resignation, it will now be interesting to see who the various political parties support.

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India’s Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post on the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament on 21 July. He cited health reasons, but the opposition says that he not only resigned because of health, but was sought to resign from him.

Jagdeep Dhankhar’s term was till August 10, 2027, but he resigned before the term ended. When Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was asked who would be the next Vice President of the country, he said that there is no idea of it. He said that it is clear that the next Vice President will be nominated by the ruling party, as the structure of voters is already decided. Tharoor also hoped that the central government would consult the opposition, but at the same time we hope that they will also consult the opposition, but who knows.

#Watch Mumbai | On the next Vice President, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor Says, “All we know is that it will be some be somebody who the ruling party nominals, as we already know the compensation of the compos … The opposition too, but who knows. ” pic.twitter.com/UQ3ZZNGLBQ

– ANI (@ani) August 2, 2025

Know how the election for the post of Vice President is?

The Vice President of India is elected by an electoral college which only consists of elected members of the Lok Sabha and elected and nominated members of the Rajya Sabha. The total number of voters is 782. It consists of 542 members of Lok Sabha and 240 members of Rajya Sabha. The Vice President requires 391 votes to win. The election process will start on 7 August. The last date for nomination has been fixed on 21 August and the result will come out on 9 September.

Will NDA easily win the election of Vice President?

The ruling NDA alliance currently has 293 members in the Lok Sabha and 129 members in the Rajya Sabha. In this way, he has a total of 422 votes votes. This makes it clear that if the NDA remains united, their nominated candidate can easily win the post of Vice President. On the basis of this calculation, Shashi Tharoor’s statement seems rational that this election has become just a process.

Jagdeep Dhankhar’s tenure

Dhankhar has been a vocal and active Vice President. He presided over several important Bills as the Chairman of Rajya Sabha and tried to bring clarity and discipline in the proceedings. However, some controversies also came up during his tenure, such as disagreement with the government’s stand on the impeachment of Justice Yashwant Verma, a possible disagreement with the Center and the President’s Secretariat, including sharp dialogues with the opposition. His health problems were also serious and recently he was admitted to a hospital in Nainital.

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Politics in the country is in full swing since Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation from the post of Vice President. Meanwhile, Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge said on Sunday (27 July 2025) that this is a matter between his (Dhankar) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that the former President was always in favor of the government.

Kharge accused Dhankar of taking favor of the government

Congress President Kharge asked if Dhankhar was forced to resign to speak in favor of farmers? He alleged that during his tenure as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Dhankhar continuously took the government’s side and did not give the opposition a chance to raise major issues.

Regarding resigning from the post of Vice President of Dhankhar, he said, “We have no information about it. It is a matter between Dhankhar and Modi.

What did you say on the resignation of Dhankhar?

Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice President, citing health reasons on the evening of 21 July, which intensified speculation in political circles. In his resignation sent to President Draupadi Murmu, Dhankhar said that he is leaving the post with immediate effect to give priority to health care.

In response to a question about changing the President of the Karnataka unit of the Congress, Kharge said, “All these things cannot be said now … will speak later.” Currently Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivkumar is holding the post of President of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) for the expanded tenure. The voice of changing them within the ruling Congress in the state is raising the sound of two major positions.

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On the very first day of the monsoon session, Jagdeep Dhankad resigned as Vice President. He had cited poor health behind this and said that I am resigning on medical advice. After this decision, various types of discussions started in the political corridors. Many people saw it associated with the impeachment associated with Justice Yashwant Verma. On the one hand, the entire opposition was attacking the central government, on the other hand there was no response in this matter of Rahul Gandhi.

Talking about the news, senior journalist Adesh Rawal expressed his opinion on this decision. He said that there was no case related to health behind Dhankad Saheb’s resignation. We got a glimpse of this on Friday (25 July 2025), when no one in the House said something about the resignation, which seemed to be in the beginning that this would be a big issue. On the other hand, Prime Minister Modi also performed a small tweet about the resignation. Apart from this, a shocking thing was seen that Rahul Gandhi did not tweet a single tweet on it.

Why did Rahul Gandhi not give any reaction?

He further said that in fact Rahul Gandhi believes that this matter is within the entire government. We do not mean much in that. Rahul Gandhi’s more focus is on the intensive voter revision in Bihar. They are standing on the same from Day One and are raising questions repeatedly and asking questions to the Election Commission every day and going to Parliament.

Dhankhar was ill in December

Adesh Rawal said that it is clear that Dhankhar Saheb’s health is absolutely fine. Nothing has happened to them and is absolutely healthy. If there was an excuse for health, perhaps when that Parliament session started on Monday, he would not have come to the Rajya Sabha on that day. When he was truly ill, he was admitted to AIIMS in December and when the budget session started, he came and said that my health was bad and every day Mamata Banerjee and Sonia Gandhi used to call my wife and ask me.

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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Senior Congress leader and spokesperson Pawan Kheda launched a scathing attack on the Modi government and the Election Commission on Wednesday (July 23, 2025). He said that the credibility of democratic institutions in the country is being weakened and the public is now beginning to understand it. He raised many serious questions about the Election Commission, BJP’s internal politics, Prime Minister’s foreign policy and resignation of the Vice President. He also claimed that the chair of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is not safe.

Attacking the organizational status of BJP, he said that the BJP itself is not able to decide its president. He further said, “The BJP’s organization has become leadershipless. There is no face left in the party which can be made unanimously president.” He claimed that the chair of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is also not safe and the inner fighting is going on in the party.

Pawan Kheda raised questions on the fairness of the Election Commission

Pawan Kheda alleged that the Election Commission had lost its role of fairness. He said, “When we question the Election Commission, the BJP answers and when we question the BJP, the Election Commission gives the answer.” The Congress leader described it as dangerous for democracy and said that the public is now understanding this game. He satirized and said that now “the fear of fat brother and younger brother is ending.”

Questions on the resignation of Vice President

The Congress leader also questioned the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. He said that this resignation has taken place in a mysterious way and the Vice President should clarify the reason for his resignation in front of the country. He raised the question, “When the monsoon session of Parliament was starting, the resignation of the Vice President raises doubts. Was it a part of a scheme?”

Sarcasm on PM’s foreign policy

On Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign visit, Kheda alleged, “PM is afraid of China and America. They avoid difficult questions and try to divert attention from domestic issues through foreign tours.”

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Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned a day before the post of Vice President, is entitled to the government bungalow. An official of the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry gave this information on Tuesday (July 22, 2025). Dhankhar (74) was transferred to the newly constructed Vice President Enclave on Church Road near Parliament House Complex in April last year.

The Vice President’s residence and office enclave was constructed under the Central Vista redevelopment scheme. Dhankhar will have to leave it after staying in Vice President Enclave for about 15 months. The official said, “He (Dhankhar) Lutyens Delhi or any other area will be offered to give a bungalow of type eight.” Type eight bungalow is usually allocated to senior Union ministers or presidents of national parties.

Resignation citing health reasons
Dhankhar resigned from his post on Monday citing health reasons. At the same time, the Congress has said that there are more deep reasons than the health reasons given by them behind the resignation of Dhankhar. Dhankhar’s resignation of the post of Vice President on Monday night has heated up the market of such speculation whether it has been given due to ‘health’ reasons or there is ‘some other reasons’ behind it.

The ruling coalition did not respond
Usually, a highly placed person is praised for his removal, but in the case of Dhankhar, there was no such response from the ruling coalition. However, good words were said by the opposition about Dhankhar. It is different that the opposition members signed a notice last year to remove Dhankar’s alleged bias. Let us know that with the resignation of Dhankhar, a new election is scheduled for the second largest constitutional post in the country and this process can also affect many political equations.

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The sudden resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar late on Monday (July 21, 2025) has created a stir in the country’s politics. His decision surprised everyone on the very first day of the monsoon session of Parliament. He submitted his resignation to President Draupadi Murmu, citing health reasons and medical advice, which was accepted. Now the process of election of the new Vice President will start soon and the NDA alliance can declare its candidate soon.

Who is now after Dhankar?

74 -year -old Jagdeep Dhankhar was sworn in as the 14th Vice President of the country in August 2022. He worked as the Chairman of Rajya Sabha for three years and now he left the post while remaining more than two years. Now political discussions have intensified about who will sit on this important constitutional post.

The announcement of the new Vice Presidential candidate from the BJP -led NDA alliance is likely to be announced soon. The strongest name in this race is believed to be of Harivansh Narayan Singh, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha. He is a Rajya Sabha MP of Janata Dal (United) and has been working as Deputy Chairman since 2020. Harivansh Singh is considered a close and reliable face of the central government.

What are the other possible names?

The BJP can also make the current governor of a state a candidate. Like Dhankar was the Governor of West Bengal. Also, the name of experienced Union Minister or top organizational leader of the party can also be revealed. According to party sources, the leadership has many options and churning is going on with the name.

Last vice -presidents ties with BJP

Before Dhankhar, M. Venkaiah Naidu was the Vice President and he was also a senior BJP leader. Given the previous trends, it is believed that this time also the NDA will bring out a face that is organizationally strong and skilled in the House operations.

Nitish Kumar’s name is also in the discussion?

Here in Patna, when the media sought a response to the discussion of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar being in the race for the post of Vice President, Bihar government minister Neeraj Kumar Singh Bablu said, “This is a good thing. What is the problem in this?” However, so far there has been no formal response from JDU or Nitish Kumar.

Disclaimer: Potential names for the post of Vice President are based on political discussions and media reports. ABP does not claim them.

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On the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament, on Monday (July 21, 2025), Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar suddenly resigned from his post. He wrote a letter to President Draupadi Murmu and said that he is resigning with immediate effect, taking care of his health and following the advice of doctors. His term was till August 2027, but leaving the post two years ago is giving rise to many political questions.

Sidds 11 days ago- ‘I will retire in 2027’

Dhankhar’s resignation surprised everyone because at an event on July 10, he himself said that he would complete his term and retire in 2027, but his stand changed in just 11 days and he resigned. Earlier in March, he was once admitted to AIIMS on a complaint of chest pain and his health deteriorated again during a program in Uttarakhand in June.

PM Modi made Vice Presidential candidate

Dhankar was nominated by the NDA government in the year 2022. In the election held on 6 August 2022, he defeated the opposition candidate Margaret Alva by a big margin. He received 528 votes, while Alva was sworn in as the 14th Vice President of the country on 182. 10 August 2022.

The remaining tenure was two years

Dhankhar’s term was till 2027, that is, there was still more than two years left. In such a situation, sudden resignation gave rise to speculation. He thanked the President, Prime Minister and Cabinet citing health reasons in his letter.

Stir in political corridors

After his resignation, the stir in the political corridors has intensified. Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Syed Naseer Hussain said that it is shocking as he was active in Parliament till yesterday evening. At the same time, Congress spokesperson Pawan Kheda also questioned that the PMO or BJP leaders neither greeted him nor thank him. This silence indicates a big political developments.

Third person to resign from the post of Vice President

Dhankhar is the third Vice President of India who did not complete his term. Earlier in 1969, VV Giri resigned to contest the presidential election. At the same time, Krishnakant died during his tenure in 2002.

Played the responsibility till the last day

Dhankar, a few hours before the resignation, conducted the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha and also appealed to reduce the political conflict in the House. After his resignation, the question arises whether his health is the real reason or something else is going on behind the curtain?

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