Delhi (The Stellar News), Sadhika Jain: Sh. Jagdeep Dhankar , Vice President and Chairman of Rajya Sabha on Monday evening sent his Resignation to President Draupadi Murmu on the first day of monsoon session of parliament.
In his resignation letter he said the decision is “to prioritize his 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,”. He assumed Office in August 2022 and his tenure was till 2027.
Dhankar expressed his gratitude to the president for her unwavering support and described their working relationship as “soothing and wonderful. He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Council of Ministers cooperation and support have been invaluable, and that he has learned so much during his time in office.
The warmth, trust, and affection that he has received from all the Members of Parliament would be cherished at and embedded in his memory. He felt deeply thankful for the invaluable experiences and insights that he gained as Vice President in our great democracy.He added It has been a privilege and 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 honor.
Jagdeep Dhankar, at 74 years of age is the first Indian Vice President to solely resign for health reasons, his resignation is indeed unusual and possibly the first at this constitutional tier in India.
