New Delhi, July 21
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday evening resigned from his post "to prioritise health care and abide by medical advice."
Dhankhar, who is also Chairman of Rajya Sabha, sent his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu.
"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," the letter said.
"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," it added.
The Vice President also expressed his deep gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the the Council of Ministers.
"Prime Minister's cooperation and support have been invaluable, and I have learned much during my time in office," he said.
Dhankhar said that the warmth, trust, and affection he has received from all the Members of Parliament would ever be cherished at and embedded in his memory.
"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," he said.
"As I leave this esteemed office, I am filled with pride in Bharat's global rise and phenomenal achievements and hold unwavering confidence in her brilliant future," he added.
The resignation came on the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While I respect his decision, I wonder if this resignation during Parliament session will create instability. The timing seems unfortunate for governance continuity.
His resignation letter shows such grace and dignity! The way he acknowledged everyone's support is truly Indian style - full of humility and gratitude. More leaders should learn this!
This shows how stressful our political positions can be. We need better work-life balance even for our leaders. Maybe this will start important discussions about politicians' health.
His mention of India's development makes me emotional 🇮🇳 We're losing a leader who truly believed in our nation's progress. Get well soon sir!
Interesting to see the constitutional process at work here - Article 67(a) being invoked. India's democratic systems continue to impress with their robustness.
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