Watch: As Jagdeep Dhankar resigns unexpectedly, his old video resurfaces; had said 'Will quit in 2027, subject to divine intervention'
NEW DELHI: Vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post on Monday evening, citing medical reasons. His decision has triggered speculation in political circles.
In his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu, Dhankhar wrote, "To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as vice-president of India, effective immediately, in accordance with Article 67(a) of the Constitution.
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Dhankhar, 74, had taken office in August 2022. His term was scheduled to run until August 2027. As vice-president, he also served as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. His resignation came on the first day of the Monsoon session of Parliament.
Following his resignation, an old video has resurfaced on social media in which Dhankhar can be heard stating that he would retire in August 2027, "subject to divine intervention."
"I will retire at the right time, August 2027, subject to divine intervention," he had said while speaking at an event at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on July 10 this year.
Dhankhar is the third vice president of India to resign during his tenure. V V Giri and R Venkataraman had earlier stepped down from the post to contest the presidential election.
Jagdeep Dhankhar's abrupt resignation has triggered the process for selecting his successor.
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