On Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation, Congress leader Supriya Shrinate says, "The country also wants to know the answers to some questions... We have seen the result of making others happy. I don't know why all this has happened, but the picture is not as clear as it is shown. There are layers to it, which will open after some days..."
New Delhi: Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from the post of Vice President on Monday, citing the need to prioritise health care and follow 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. His resignation came on the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament.
Here are the live updates on Dhankar’s resignation:
On Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation, Congress MP Mukul Wasnik says, "...The resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar is regrettable...We will get to know about the exact reasons behind his resignation in a few days..."
#watch | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | On Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation, Congress MP Mukul Wasnik says, "...The resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar is regrettable...We will get to know about the exact reasons behind his resignation in a few days..." pic.twitter.com/ZEZ2q2FNDP
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On the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, "On the first day of the monsoon session, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar conducted the House well, so his resignation at night is surprising.
#watch | Patna, Bihar: On the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, "On the first day of the monsoon session, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar conducted the House well, so his resignation at night is surprising. Now the question arises… pic.twitter.com/DARfev0L3r
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Delhi: On the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, SP MP Anand Bhadauria says, "...I think this should be seen in the context of what he mentioned in his letter, citing health reasons and medical advice...I don't think we need to go into details."
#watch | Delhi: On the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, SP MP Anand Bhadauria says, "...I think this should be seen in the context of what he mentioned in his letter, citing health reasons and medical advice...I don't think we need to go into details."On… pic.twitter.com/K3N9HrCwaP
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On the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Congress MP Manish Tewari said, "The events of the last 15 hours are very surprising. Perhaps for the first time in India's Constitutional history, the Vice President has resigned, and it has been accepted in haste. If he speaks on what the circumstances were, the truth will be known to 146 crore Indians."
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On the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut says, "We are grateful to him for giving his time and service to the country and Parliament."
#watch | On the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut says, "We are grateful to him for giving his time and service to the country and Parliament. We will always be grateful to him for this." pic.twitter.com/hFj7EiyxKS
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On the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant says, "This is very shocking."
#watch | Delhi: On the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant says, "This is very shocking, because in the morning he came to the house, and from his body language, he was not looking tired... Suddenly, he gave his resignation, citing… pic.twitter.com/3edyfnrDko
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Ministry of Home Affairs has conveyed resignation of Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar under Article 67A of the Constitution with immediate effect.
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On Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation, Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav said, "This is surprising."
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