The chair announced that the Ministry of Home Affairs has, wide its notification, conveyed the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar under 67A of the Constitution with immediate effect.
The Rajya Sabha also announced the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar in the House on Tuesday, shortly before adjourning till 2 pm amid opposition sloganeering.
Amidst the opposition raising concerns over the sudden resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, BJP MP Dr Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad stated that he was admitted to AIIMS a few days ago and resigned due to health reasons.
Speaking to ANI, Hussain said, "Whether he has resigned on his own or has been forced to resign, this should come out in the public. This is shocking for us because till yesterday he was involved in all the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha... No one is safe here."
"Thank you, Respected Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, for your dedicated and valuable service to Bharat," Kalyan posted on X, adding, "Throughout your tenure, you upheld the dignity of the Vice President's office with unwavering commitment, safeguarded constitutional values, and c
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."
Congress MP Neeraj Dangi expressed suspicion over Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation, claiming the decision may not have been voluntary and hinting at possible pressure from the Government. His remarks came hours after Dhankhar stepped down citing health concerns, prompt
Reacting to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal expressed deep personal sorrow, describing Dhankhar as one of the most "proactive" Chairman the Rajya Sabha has seen and highlighting their rare personal camaraderie built over four decades.
Following Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation on medical reason, senior Congress leader and former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram extended his best wishes, hoping for his good health and long life.