(L) Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut , (R) Ex-Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
New Delhi: On Monday, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut wrote a letter to Home Minister Amit Shah expressing concerns over former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar‘s health and safety, claiming that attempts to reach him have been unsuccessful.
Citing health reasons, Dhankhar resigned from the post on July 21, the first day of the Monsoon session of Parliament. His decision was revealed in a letter sent to Presiden Droupadi Murmu and said he is stepping down with immediate effect.
In the letter, shared on X, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader asks about Dhankar’s whereabouts.
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“. . . from July 21 till today, there has been no information about the whereabouts of our (former) vice president. What is his current location? How is his health? There is no clarity on these matters,” Raut said.
Raut added that there had been no communication with Dhankar or his staff, which was a matter of grave concern.
Hon.Home Minister
Shri @AmitShah ji
Jay hind! pic.twitter.com/uxAgRKPUKk— Sanjay Raut (@rautsanjay61) August 11, 2025
“What exactly has happened to our Vice President? Where is he? How is his health? Is he safe? The nation deserves to know the truth about these questions,” Raut asked further.
In the letter, the Shiv Sena (UBT) MP mentioned that rumors are circulating in Delhi that Dhankhar has been confined to his residence and is reportedly not safe.
Raut claimed that some of his colleagues from the Rajya Sabha are considering filing a writ petition of Habeas Corpus in the Supreme Court as they are genuinely worried about former Vice-President’s safety and health.
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“Before knocking on the doors of the Supreme Court, I thought it to be prudent to seek this information from you. I hope you will understand my sentiments and provide genuine information regarding Shri. Dhankhar’s current whereabouts and his safety and health,” Raut added.
Dhankar resigned from the post just two years after assuming office in August 2022. He has also vacated the Vice President’s house following the resignation.
