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Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns as India’s Vice President Due to Health

7/22/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Jagdeep Dhankhar has stepped down as Vice President of India, effective immediately, due to health issues. His resignation, submitted to President Droupadi Murmu, makes him only the third Vice President in India's history to leave office early. At 74, Dhankhar served since August 2022 and expressed heartfelt gratitude for the support he received during his time in office.

History

Historical Context

In 1967, Zakir Husain became the first Indian Vice President to die in office, revealing the role's vulnerabilities. Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation in July 2025 due to health issues marks him as only the third Vice President to leave early. These events highlight the increasing pressures on high-ranking officials in India and may prompt discussions on succession planning within the Vice Presidency.

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Story summary

Jagdeep Dhankhar has stepped down as Vice President of India, effective immediately, due to health issues. His resignation, submitted to President Droupadi Murmu, makes him only the third Vice President in India's history to leave office early. At 74, Dhankhar served since August 2022 and expressed heartfelt gratitude for the support he received during his time in office.

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