The Vice Presidential post fell vacant after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament on July 21, citing health reasons.
Addressing a press conference, Thackeray further stated that it was still unaware as to why the former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar had resigned all of a sudden.
"Dhankar sahab's resignation letter is clear in itself. He has cited health reasons for his resignation. He has also expressed heartfelt gratitude towards the Prime Minister and other ministers and members of the government for his good tenure," Shah told ANI in an exclusive interview.
"The 2025 monsoon session concluded today, and only one reason will be known for it, that is, on July 21, a volcano erupted in Rajya Sabha, this volcano was called Jagdeep Dhankhar. In the last 75 years, it has happened for the first time that a Vice President resigned, and he was silence
On August 11, KN Rajanna resigned from the Siddaramaiah cabinet after his allegations on the Karnataka government's inaction following Rahul Gandhi's "vote theft" allegations on Election Commission of India and BJP.
"Jagdeep Dhankhar was forced to resign by the Prime Minister and other Cabinet ministers. He was threatened that if he didn't resign before 9 pm on that day, an impeachment motion would be brought against him. This is a pressure tactic by the PM and other Cabinet ministers. Earlier, one Elec
"...Jagdeep Dhankhar ji has served the nation by holding various posts like Governor and Vice President. He is a nationalist and he must have seen that the farmers of the country are troubled; that is why he resigned from the post of Vice President," Rai said.
Congress MP Manish Tewari commented on the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar on Tuesday, calling the last 15 hours eventful, adding that the resignation was accepted in haste.
"The Vice President has resigned due to health reasons. I wish Jagdeep Dhankhar ji, the very best of health and wish him a long life," said Surya while speaking to the media.
"This is very shocking for everyone. He could have resigned after the conclusion of the Monsoon session. Everyone is making assumptions regarding the reason behind Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar's resignation. There should be clarity on it," said Maji.