'Kisan Putra' Jagdeep Dhankhar: From Mamata's Bete Noire To Vice-President's Chair

Last Updated:July 21, 2025, 22:06 IST

Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice-President due to health reasons, prioritizing healthcare. He assumed office in August 2022 and was known for his clashes with Mamata Banerjee.

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar conducts proceedings in the House during the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi on July 21. (Image: Sansad TV/PTI)

A day after Jagdeep Dhankhar called for bonhomie and mutual respect among political parties, he stepped down from the post of Vice-President citing health reasons.

Only four months ago in March, the 74-year-old Dhankhar had been admitted to the AIIMS Delhi after experiencing uneasiness and chest pain. In his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu, he said he wants to “prioritise healthcare and abide by medical advice".

Dhankhar assumed the esteemed office in August 2022 when he was the West Bengal governor, and is best remembered for his frequent run-ins with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Described as kisan putra by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he was the NDA’s candidate and beat opposition pick Margaret Alva to become the second leader from Rajasthan after Bhairon Singh Shekhawat to reach the high office.

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