Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday submitted his resignation as “to give priority to health care and follow medical advice.” His resignation will take effect immediately and was given under Article 67(a) of the Constitution.
Jagdeep Dhankhar had been the Vice President of India since 2022. Prior to that, he was the governor of West Bengal between 2019 and 2022.
Gratitude to the President and Prime Minister
In a letter, Jagdeep Dhankhar thanked the President, Prime Minister, and Parliament members sincerely for their kind support during his term of office.
“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,” Jagdeep Dhankhar said in his letter addressed to the President.
“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,” Dhankhar said in the letter addressed to Rashtrapati.
Acknowledgement of Parliament and Council of Ministers
I express my deep gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister and the esteemed Council of Ministers. Prime Minister’s cooperation and support have been invaluable, and I have learned much during my time in office,” he added.
He also thanked Members of Parliament, saying, “The warmth, trust, and affection I have received from all the Hon’ble Members of Parliament would ever be cherished at and embedded in my memory”.
Reflections on a Transformative Era
“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 satisfaction to witness and partake 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 honor,” Dhankhar’s letter further read.
Dhankhar said as he leaves the esteemed office, he is “filled with pride in Bharat’s global rise and phenomenal achievements and hold unwavering confidence in her brilliant future.”
