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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday wished for outgoing Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s good health and acknowledged his service to the country in various capacities, a day after he tendered his resignation from the post.
“He has got many opportunities to serve our country in various capacities, including as the Vice President of India,” PM Modi wrote on social media platform X.
Dhankhar announced that he was stepping down from his post, two years to go for the end of his five-year tenure, citing health concerns.
His resignation, addressed to President Droupadi Murmu, was with immediate effect, and hence it is unlikely that Dhankhar will be presiding over the Rajya Sabha in his capacity as its ex-officio Chairman Tuesday.
Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji has got many opportunities to serve our country in various capacities, including as the Vice President of India. Wishing him good health.
श्री जगदीप धनखड़ जी को भारत के उपराष्ट्रपति सहित कई भूमिकाओं में देश की सेवा करने का अवसर मिला है। मैं उनके उत्तम…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 22, 2025
While Opposition leaders speculated about the reasons for his resignation, coming on the first day of the Monsoon Session, there was no immediate reaction from the government.
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