Vice -president Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned from his post, citing the need to prefer health concerns and medical care. The resignation of the Rajya Sabha president comes due to the commencement of Parliament session on Tuesday. In his resignation letter addressed to President Draupadi Murmu, he expressed his gratitude for his “unwavering support” and “soothing, amazing working relationship” he shared during his tenure. He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Council Councils, called his support “invaluable”.
Here is the full lesson of Dhankhar’s letter to President Murmu:
“Respected President,
To prioritize health care and follow medical advice, I resigned by it as vice -president of India, immediately effective according to Article 67 (A) of the Constitution.
I expand my deepest gratitude to His Majesty – the Honorable President of India for his unwavering support and amazing working relations made during his tenure.
I express deep gratitude to the Honorable Prime Minister and the respected Council of Ministers. The Prime Minister’s cooperation and support has been priceless, and I have learned a lot in the office during my time.
-Vice President of India (@vpindia) July 21, 2025
The warmth, belief and affection I have received from all the honorable members of Parliament will be cherished and embedded in my memory at any time.
I am deeply grateful to the invaluable experiences and insights obtained as Vice President in my great democracy.
It has been a privilege and satisfaction to witness and participate in India’s remarkable economic progress and unprecedented exponential development during this important period. It has been a true honor to serve in this transformative era of our nation’s history.
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As I have left this respected office, I am proud of India’s global growth and unprecedented achievements and have unwavering faith in its magnificent future.
With the deepest respect and gratitude,
Jagdeep Dhakhar ”
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