"Mysterious things are happening": Congress on Dhankhar's resignation

New Delhi [India], July 22 (ANI): The sudden resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday surprised many in political circles, with Congress leaders expressing concern and hinting at political undercurrents behind the move.
While MP Jebi Mather called it "very shocking" and unexpected, senior leader Danish Ali raised questions over whether the step was really due to health reasons, suggesting "mysterious things are happening which are not in the favour of the nation."
Speaking to ANI, Mather said, "It is indeed very shocking, VP chaired the Rajya Sabha session even this morning. This is a very unexpected development. We may have had differences due to different political spectrums and how we view each issues. But I must say, as a junior parliamentarian, he has been very encouraging to me to speak in Rajya Sabha on multiple occasions. I wish him good health and hope he recovers soon. So, that's what I think we all should be saying at the moment."
Congress leader Danish Ali, however, questioned that health concerns were the sole reason behind the resignation

"The reason behind his resignation does not seem to be due to health concerns... Recently, it was heard that some top national leaders of the BJP were not making statements that matched the dignity of his (VP Dhankhar) position... It appears that he had differences with the government regarding the impeachment motion against Justice Yadav and Justice Verma... He has said multiple times that he would never come under anyone's pressure...Mysterious things are happening which are not in the favour of the nation," Ali told ANI.
Echoing a similar note, Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat said political events rarely happen without planning.

He added, "May God grant him a long and healthy life. But nothing in politics is sudden. The screenplay is written well in advance. The Bihar elections are near. That may be one of the angles... A lot of unexpected things happen as per the will of the Prime Minister and the Home Minister... However, all I can say is that his health should be the priority."
Earlier in the day, the Vice President's Secretariat had communicated that the Vice President, Dhankhar, will be on a one-day visit to Jaipur, Rajasthan, on Tuesday. It was stated that during his visit, the Vice-President will interact with the newly elected committee members of Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Association of India (CREDAI) Rajasthan at Rambagh Palace, Jaipur.
Meanwhile, on Monday, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post "to prioritise health care and abide by medical advice."
"To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as the Vice President of India, effective immediately, in accordance with Article 67(a) of the constitution," the letter said.
"I extend my deepest gratitude to Your Excellency - the Hon'ble President of India for her unwavering support and the soothing, wonderful working relationship we maintained during my tenure," it added.
The Vice President also expressed his deep gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Council of Ministers.
"Prime Minister's cooperation and support have been invaluable, and I have learned much during my time in office," he said.
Dhankhar said that the warmth, trust, and affection he has received from all the Members of Parliament will be cherished and embedded in his memory.
"I am deeply thankful for the invaluable experiences and insights I have gained as Vice President in our great democracy. It has been a privilege and a source of satisfaction to witness and participate in India's remarkable economic progress and unprecedented exponential development during this significant period. Serving in this transformative era of our nation's history has been a true honour," he said.
"As I leave this esteemed office, I am filled with pride in Bharat's global rise and phenomenal achievements and hold unwavering confidence in her brilliant future," he added.
The resignation came on the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament. Dhankhar was sworn in as the 14th Vice President of India on August 11, 2022. As Vice President, he also served as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. (ANI)