NEW DELHI: Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation as Vice President mid-term places him in a rare constitutional category, becoming only the third occupant of the post to step down before completing his tenure.
While the decision has been officially attributed to health concerns, its timing during the Monsoon Session—and amid a politically assertive term—adds layers of intrigue and institutional consequence.
Historically, Vice Presidents VV Giri and R Venkataraman both resigned to ascend to the presidency; their departures were shaped by clear political transitions.