Former vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar returned to the public stage months after his unexpected resignation. Speaking at a book launch in Bhopal, he hinted that his recent decisions reflect his commitment to prioritizing duty above all else. His comments created curiosity, as this was his first public address since stepping down from office.
Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar appeared in public on Friday for the first time since he shocked the nation with his sudden resignation four months prior. He attended the launch of senior RSS functionary Manmohan Vaidya’s book Hum Aur Yah Vishva in Bhopal.
During his speech, a man approached him to remind him about his flight back to Delhi, which was scheduled for 7:30 pm. Dhankhar responded with a brief smile and said, “I can’t skip my duty for catching a flight, and friends, my recent past is proof of it.” His remark, reported by PTI, left the audience intrigued.
VIDEO | Jagdeep Dhankhar, who has maintained a low profile since stepping down exactly four months ago citing health reasons, made his first public address on Friday at a book launch, praising the RSS philosophy and vision of making a stronger nation.
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Praises Book, Says It Counters Misconceptions About RSS
Dhankhar praised Vaidya’s book and said it exposes false narratives built around the RSS. He said the book challenges the propaganda that labels the RSS as an ultra-right organisation or tries to link it to Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination. He called such allegations baseless.
He warned against falling into misleading narratives, saying they create a “chakravyuh” that is hard to escape. He added that he was not using his own life as an example, ANI reported.
Speaks on Morality, Technology, and Information Warfare
Dhankhar said that many people today are moving away from morality, spirituality, and intellectual clarity. He also highlighted the rapid rise of technological tools such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Internet of Things, and Machine Learning.
He said these technologies are shaping global information warfare and creating intense civilizational conflicts. “It urges India to draw on its deepest narratives… The book gives a lesson, faced with these grim challenges, creating a very difficult environment, there is reprieve, there is light, a beacon of hope, a North Star, or let’s say a lighthouse, and that is we must fall back on our deepest inheritance,” he said.
His Sudden Resignation Still Raises Questions
Dhankhar resigned as vice president in July this year, citing health concerns. In his resignation letter, he thanked President Droupadi Murmu for her “unwavering support” and appreciated the “wonderfully harmonious working relationship” during his tenure.
After his resignation, former Maharashtra governor CP Radhakrishnan won the vice presidential election and took over the role in September.
Dhankhar’s latest remarks have revived discussions about his sudden departure, especially as he suggested that his “recent past” reflects his sense of duty.
