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Dhankhar got many opportunities to serve country in various capacities: PM Modi
PTI | July 22, 2025 7:00 PM CST

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Narendra Modi wished Jagdeep Dhankhar good health after his resignation. Dhankhar resigned from the Vice President post citing medical reasons. He conveyed his decision in a letter to President Droupadi Murmu. Dhankhar mentioned prioritizing health care as the reason for his resignation. He served the country in various capacities. His resignation is effective immediately, as per the Constitution.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished Jagdeep Dhankhar, who has resigned as vice president on health grounds, good health, and said he got many opportunities to serve the country in various capacities.

He said on X, "Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji has got many opportunities to serve our country in various capacities, including as the Vice President of India. Wishing him good health."

In a sudden move, Dhankhar had on Monday evening resigned from his post citing medical reasons.

In his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu, Dhankhar said he was stepping down with immediate effect to "prioritise health care".

"To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as Vice President of India, effective immediately, in accordance with Article 67(a) of the Constitution," he said in the letter to the President.


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