Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post on Monday (July 21) night. The 14th Vice President of the country Dhankhar also cited the reason for the resignation. He said that I am leaving the post due to health reasons. His term was till 10 August 2027, but Dhankhar resigned before the completion of his term. The Vice President submitted his resignation to President Draupadi Murmu under Article 67 (A).
Why Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns
Dhankhar has also mentioned the reason for leaving the post in the resignation. He has cited health. Dhankhar wrote in the letter, “I am resigning from the post of Vice President, following the advice of doctors and giving priority to health.”
Who will be the next Vice President of the country
After the resignation of Dhankhar, the new Vice President has not yet been officially announced, but an important name is included in this race. JDU MP Harivansh Narayan Singh from Bihar is being seen as a possible candidate. He has been holding the post of Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha since 2020. His term will end this month.
These Vice Presidents have resigned without completion of their tenure before Dhankar
Jagdeep Dhankhar, VV Giri and R are the third Vice President of India to resign during their term after Venkataraman. Giri and Venkataraman resigned from the post of Vice President to contest the presidential election.
Which post was in Dhankhar before Vice President
Dhankhar Before becoming the Vice President, he has held the post of Governor of West Bengal from 2019 to 2022. He also worked as Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs in the government led by Chandrashekhar earlier from 1990 to 1991. He has also represented Jhunjhunu Lok Sabha constituency of Rajasthan. Dhankar was also a member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from 1993 to 1998.
Please tell that Jagdeep Dhankhar’s career has also been long in advocacy. He started advocating in the Rajasthan High Court in 1990. After this, by 2019, he practiced in the Supreme Court and the High Court. Dhankhar was also the President of Rajasthan High Court Bar Association.

