In a sudden move, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post on Monday evening to “prioritise health”. He has sent his letter to President Droupadi Murmu, saying he is stepping down with immediate effect.

“To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as the Vice President of India, effective immediately,” his letter read.

His abrupt move followed an eventful day in the Rajya Sabha –  the first day of the Monsoon session of Parliament – under his chairmanship. An opposition-sponsored notice for a motion to remove Justice Yashwant Varma over burnt wads of cash found at his residence was submitted to him, and he mentioned it in the House and asked the secretary general to take further necessary steps. The development came even as the ruling alliance had sponsored a similar notice in the Lok Sabha and taken the opposition on board.

The 74-year-old leader also administered the oath to the newly elected and nominated members of the Rajya Sabha. He also presided over the business advisory committee meeting.

Jagdeep Dhankhar was also scheduled to visit Jaipur on Wednesday in his capacity as the Vice President, as per a government statement issued at 3.53 pm on Monday.

“The Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, will be on a one-day visit to Jaipur, Rajasthan on July 23, 2025.