Concerns Raised Over Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's Whereabouts
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has raised alarms regarding the whereabouts of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned last month due to health issues. In a letter to Home Minister Amit Shah, Raut expressed concerns over the lack of information about Dhankhar's location since July 21 and highlighted rumors about his safety. The situation has drawn attention from other political leaders, including Kapil Sibal, who questioned the circumstances surrounding Dhankhar's absence. Raut has threatened to approach the Supreme Court if satisfactory answers are not provided by the government.
| Aug 11, 2025, 11:41 IST
Sanjay Raut Expresses Worry About Dhankhar's Location
Last month, former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned citing health issues, prompting Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut to voice his concerns regarding Dhankhar's current whereabouts. On Monday, Raut sent a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah requesting information about Dhankhar's location.
Details from Raut's Letter
In his correspondence to Amit Shah, Raut mentioned that there has been no information regarding Dhankhar's location since July 21. He claimed that several members of the Rajya Sabha attempted to reach out to him, but all efforts were unsuccessful. Raut emphasized that this situation is a "serious concern" as there has been no contact with the former Vice President or his staff.
Raut further noted that rumors are circulating in Delhi suggesting that Dhankhar has been confined to his residence and is "not safe." He expressed deep concern over these rumors and stated that the public deserves to know the truth. Raut also questioned the Home Minister, asking, "What has happened to our (former) Vice President? Where is he? How is his health? Is he safe?"
He added that if he does not receive a satisfactory response from the government, he may consider filing a writ petition in the Supreme Court regarding this matter.
The situation escalated further when Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal also raised questions about Dhankhar's whereabouts. He sarcastically remarked, 'I have heard of 'missing ladies,' but this is the first time I am hearing about a 'missing Vice President.' He too demanded clarification from the Home Minister on this issue.
Hon.Home Minister
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Dhankhar's Resignation
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from the Vice Presidency on the first day of the Parliament's monsoon session, a move that surprised both the ruling and opposition parties.
Opposition's Reaction to Dhankhar's Resignation
Following Dhankhar's resignation, several opposition leaders expressed their disappointment. Leaders such as Mallikarjun Kharge, the opposition leader in the Rajya Sabha, NCP chief Sharad Pawar, and some members of the Aam Aadmi Party stated that they had sought appointments to meet Dhankhar but were denied. After his resignation, he also vacated the Vice President's residence immediately.