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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Big news has come on the very first day of the monsoon session of Parliament. Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned from his post due to health reasons. He has submitted his resignation to President Draupadi Murmu, in which he thanked the President’s support and cordial relations. This news, which came out on the very first day of the monsoon session, has shocked the public.

After the resignation of the Vice President, many people want to know about him and family. Let me tell you, Jagdeep Dhankhar started his political career with the Janata Dal and became an MP from Jhunjhunu for the first time in 1989. In such a situation, let us know about the family of Jagdeep Dhankade and also know what his children do.

Son died in 1994

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was married to Sudesh Dhankhar in 1979. They both had two children. The son was named Deepak and the daughter was named Kamna. However, in 1994, when his son Deepak was 14 years old, he got brain hemorrhage. Deepak was brought to Delhi for treatment, but could not be saved. This incident broke Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar completely. Even now he starts crying in front of the media, remembering his son.

Daughter brightened name

The daughter of the country’s Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar is named Kamna Vajpayee, she is married to Karthikeya Vajpayee. According to the information, Kamna has received his schooling from MGD School in Jaipur. After this, he turned abroad for higher education. Kamna Vajpayee has a graduation degree from Beaver College, United States.

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