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President accepts Vice President Dhankhar’s resignation; MHA issues notification
Public Lokpal
July 22, 2025
President accepts Vice President Dhankhar’s resignation; MHA issues notification
New Delhi : The Rajya Sabha was on Tuesday informed that Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation had been accepted by President Droupadi Murmu, with the Ministry of Home Affairs issuing a notification stating that the resignation takes effect immediately.
Soon after the House met for Question Hour at 12 noon, BJP member Ghanshyam Tiwari, who was in the Chair, informed members of the notification. The announcement came just before the Upper House of Parliament was adjourned until 2:00 pm.
"The Ministry of Home Affairs, vide notification dated July 22, 2025, has conveyed the resignation of Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar under Article 67 (A) of the Constitution with immediate effect," Tiwari announced.
The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Tuesday’s proceedings were chaired by Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh following Dhankhar’s resignation.
On Monday, Vice President Dhankhar announced his resignation on health grounds. "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," his resignation letter read.
Dhankhar, 74, assumed office in August 2022, with his tenure originally set to run until 2027. He was also the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, and his resignation came on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
