Vice President jagdeep dhankhar resigned from his post on monday (July 21) night. Dhankhar, the 14th Vice President of the country, also told the reason for his resignation. He said that I am leaving the post due to health reasons. His tenure was till august 10, 2027, but Dhankhar resigned before the completion of the term. The Vice President submitted his resignation to President draupadi murmu under Article 67 (A).
Why did Vice President jagdeep dhankhar resign?
Dhankhar has also mentioned the reason for leaving the post in his resignation. He has cited health. Dhankhar wrote in the letter, "Following the advice of doctors and giving priority to health, I am resigning from the post of Vice President."
Who will be the next Vice President of the country?
After Dhankhar's resignation, the new Vice President has not been officially announced yet, but an important name is included in this race. JDU mp from bihar Harivansh Narayan Singh is being seen as a potential candidate. He has been the Deputy Chairman of the rajya sabha since 2020. His term will end this month.
Before Dhankhar, these Vice Presidents have resigned without completing their term
Jagdeep Dhankhar is the third Vice President of india to resign during his tenure after VV Giri and R Venkataraman. Giri and Venkataraman resigned from the post of Vice President to contest the presidential election.
Which post did Dhankhar hold before becoming Vice President?
Before becoming Vice President, Dhankhar has held the post of governor of West bengal from 2019 to 2022. He also previously served as Union minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs in the Chandrashekhar-led government from 1990 to 1991. He has also represented the Jhunjhunu lok sabha constituency of Rajasthan. Dhankhar was also a member of the rajasthan Legislative assembly from 1993 to 1998.
Let us tell you that jagdeep dhankhar has had a long career in advocacy. He started practicing law in rajasthan high court in 1990. After this, he practiced law in supreme court and high court till 2019. Dhankhar was also the President of rajasthan high court Bar Association.
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