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Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has publicly challenged Union Home Minister Amit Shah's explanation for Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation. Gehlot argues that the circumstances surrounding Dhankhar's departure are highly unusual and lack proper explanation. He questions why no government officials have met or spoken about the Vice President's condition if health was truly the reason. The Congress leader suggests the government is attempting to cover up the real motivations behind Dhankhar's resignation.

Key Points: Gehlot Challenges Shah's Dhankhar Resignation Health Claim

  • Gehlot demands transparency about Vice President Dhankhar's unexpected resignation
  • Congress leader challenges government's health-related explanation
  • No official clarification provided by government officials
  • Sudden disappearance raises multiple political questions
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Ashok Gehlot questions HM Shah's statement on Vice President Dhankhar's resignation

Ashok Gehlot questions Amit Shah's health reason for VP Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation, calling it unprecedented and suspicious.

"The whole country is asking where he has gone - Ashok Gehlot"

Jaipur, Aug 24

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot, on Monday raised sharp questions over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement that Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned due to health reasons. Gehlot termed the development “unprecedented” and alleged that the government is trying to cover up the real issue.

In a post on social media platform X, Ashok Gehlot said, "Look, you must have come across such an example for the first time, not just in the country but in the world. Someone holding such a big post, called the Vice President of the country, works till 5 P.M., takes meetings, and suddenly resigns at around 8 P.M. and disappears.

"No one knows whether he is in the Vice President's building or not. He is not meeting anyone. So naturally, there must be some reason for such a situation."

Gehlot pointed out that when ministers resign, they often explain their reasons in the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. However, in the case of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, neither the government nor he himself has given any clarification.

"The whole country is asking where he has gone" Gehlot further said, "The whole country is worried and wondering where the Vice President is. This is setting a strange example for the entire world. To avoid his disrepute, Amit Shah ji has now come up with a new statement that he resigned due to health reasons."

The Congress veteran questioned why neither the Prime Minister nor the Home Minister nor any minister went to meet the Vice President after his resignation if it was indeed a health issue.

"When no one even asked about his health, how can you say he resigned because of it? You are confusing the people of the country. But they will not be confused. The whole country wants to know how the Vice President suddenly disappeared," Gehlot said.

He alleged that the government is under pressure and is attempting to divert attention by giving "contradictory explanations."

- IANS

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Priya S
This is really concerning. The Vice President's sudden disappearance and resignation without proper explanation doesn't look good for our democracy. Hope he is safe and well 🙏
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Michael C
As an observer of Indian politics, I must say this is quite unusual. In most democracies, high-ranking officials provide proper statements when resigning for health reasons. The lack of transparency is puzzling.
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Sneha F
If it's really health issues, why no minister visited him? Something doesn't add up. The government should come clean instead of giving confusing statements.
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Aman W
While I respect Gehlot's concerns, maybe we should trust the government's statement. Health matters can be personal and private. Not everything needs to be public spectacle.
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Kavya N
This is setting a dangerous precedent. Constitutional positions demand accountability. If health was the real reason, a proper medical bulletin should have been issued. The mystery is unnecessary. 🤔

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