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 resigns with immediate effect citing medical advice. In his letter to President Murmu, he invoked Article 67(a) of the Constitution.
