"PM Modi's tweet revealed political nature of resignation": Gaurav Gogoi on Dhankhar's resignation

New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): Congress MP and Deputy Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, on Wednesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks on the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, alleging that the Prime Minister's comments highlighted the political nature of the resignation.
In a post on social media platform X, Gogoi wrote, "The dignity of a Constitutional post should be maintained both in it's role of a Presiding Officer and in it's resignation. PM Modi's tweet has revealed the political nature of the resignation."

The dignity of a Constitutional post should be maintained both in it’s role of a Presiding Officer and in it’s resignation. PM Modi’s tweet has revealed the political nature of the resignation.

— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) July 23, 2025

On Tuesday, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his post on social media concerning the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar as Vice President, saying it has "added to the mystery of his abrupt exit".
Jairam Ramesh alleged that "kisanputra" has been denied even a "dignified farewell".
"The PM's non-post on X regarding Shri Jagdeep Dhankar's forced resignation has only added to the mystery of his abrupt exit. Surely the PM could have been a bit more gracious--he is, after all, the supreme master of hypocrisy. The kisanputra is being denied even a dignified farewell," Ramesh said on X.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar good health.
"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," PM Modi said in a post on X.
Dhankhar resigned from his post on Monday evening "to prioritise health care and abide by medical advice".
He sent his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu.
"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," Dhankhar said in his letter.
"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," he added.
Dhankhar 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.
BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari, a member of the panel of vice-chairpersons, informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday about the acceptance of Dhankhar's resignation.
"The Ministry of Home Affairs has, wide its notification, conveyed resignation of Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar under 67A of the Constitution with immediate effect," he said, amid din in the House.
Opposition leaders have expressed surprise over Dhankhar's decision and said there "are far deeper reasons" for his resignation. The resignation came on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Government sources said that the election of a new Vice President will take place "as soon as possible".
The Vice President is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament, in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote. Voting in such elections is by secret ballot.
The Electoral College to elect a person to the office of the Vice-President consists of all members of both Houses of Parliament.
An election to fill a vacancy caused by the expiry of the term of office of Vice-President is completed before the expiry of the term. In case a vacancy arises by reason of death, resignation, removal or otherwise, the election to fill that vacancy is held as soon as possible after the occurrence. The person so elected is entitled to hold office for a full term of five years from the date he enters office. (ANI)