Citing health reasons, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from the post. His decision was revealed in a letter sent to President of India.

Born on May 18, 1951, in Kithana, Rajasthan, Dhankhar is a prominent Indian politician and distinguished lawyer served as the 14th Vice President of India since August 11, 2022.

A legal professional with a BSc (Honours) in Physics and an LLB from the University of Rajasthan, Dhankhar established a successful practice primarily in the Supreme Court, specializing in constitutional law and commercial arbitration.

His political career began in 1989 when he was elected to the 9th Lok Sabha from Jhunjhunu. He served as the Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs from 1990 to 1991. He was also a Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from Kishangarh between 1993 and 1998. Prior to his current role, he served as the Governor of West Bengal from 2019 to 2022, a tenure marked by active engagement with the state government.

As Vice President, he also held the position of Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, where he championed productivity and decorum, and was also in loggerheads with the Opposition for his staunch ‘’going by the book” attitude.

He has been President of the Rajasthan Olympic Association and Rajasthan Tennis Association.

Here is the full text of the letter:

“Respected Rashtrapati ji,

To prioritise 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.

I extend my deepest gratitude to Your Excellency – the Hon’ble President of India for her unwavering support and the soothing wonderful working relationship we maintained during my tenure.

I express my deep gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister and the esteemed Council of Ministers. Prime Minister’s cooperation and support have been invaluable, and I have learned much during my time in office.

The warmth, trust, and affection I have received from all the Hon’ble Members of Parliament would ever be cherished at and embedded in my memory.

I am deeply thankful for the invaluable experiences and insights I have gained as Vice President in our great democracy.

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.

As I leave this esteemed office, I am filled with pride in Bharat’s global rise and phenomenal achievements and hold unwavering confidence in her brilliant future.

With the deepest respect and gratitude,

Jagdeep Dhankhar”