Today, On 12th September, C. P. Radhakrishnan has officially taken oath as the 15th Vice-President of India. Former Vice-President Dhankhar was seen at the swearing-in ceremony for the first time since his sudden Resignation, drawing significant attention and media coverage.
Home Minister Amit Shah accused INDIA bloc’s VP nominee, Justice B Sudershan Reddy, of supporting Naxalism through his 2011 Salwa Judum judgment. He claimed the ruling weakened India’s fight against extremism.
The NDA has declared Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its Vice President candidate, highlighting his “40-year experience in politics and many hats.” He will contest against the Opposition nominee on September 9, with NDA numbers favouring him.
Kapil Sibal has demanded a public statement from Amit Shah on the sudden disappearance of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar after his July resignation. Sibal says India has never seen such a situation in its democratic history.
Former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed feeling sidelined during his tenure, citing protocol lapses, limited foreign trips, and a diminished role in India’s diplomatic and constitutional affairs.
Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation marks a rare constitutional shake-up, echoing 1969 when India’s Vice-President quit mid-term and the Chief Justice had to step in as acting President.
Amid rising political tensions, senior central ministers reportedly contacted Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar just hours before his sudden resignation. Sources say the outreach came after he accepted an Opposition-backed impeachment notice against Justice Yashwant Varma.
Today, On 22nd July, President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who stepped down citing health concerns. The Ministry of Home Affairs has released the official Gazette notification under Article 67(a) of the Constitution.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned suddenly, citing health issues. Sources say a tense phone call with the Centre over a judge’s removal triggered the exit.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns with immediate effect citing medical advice. In his letter to President Murmu, he invoked Article 67(a) of the Constitution.
