What Lies Behind Jagdeep Dhankhar's Surprising Resignation as Vice President?

The recent resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar as Vice President has stirred discussions within the Congress party, which claims that the reasons behind his departure are more intricate than the health issues he cited. Congress leaders have raised questions about the absence of key ministers during a crucial meeting, hinting at serious underlying issues. This unexpected resignation has prompted various reactions, highlighting the political dynamics at play. Read on to explore the implications of this development and the responses from Congress leaders.
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What Lies Behind Jagdeep Dhankhar's Surprising Resignation as Vice President?

Congress Raises Concerns Over Dhankhar's Resignation


New Delhi: The Congress party has suggested that the motivations behind Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation from the vice presidency are more complex than the health reasons he provided. They argue that his departure reflects positively on him but casts a shadow on those who facilitated his election.


Jairam Ramesh, the Congress general secretary responsible for communications, expressed concerns regarding the absence of Union ministers J P Nadda and Kiren Rijiju from the recent Business Advisory Committee meeting. He indicated that something significant must have transpired between 1 PM and 4:30 PM on Monday, leading to their noticeable absence.


Vivek Tankha, a Congress MP in the Rajya Sabha, remarked that Dhankhar's resignation came as a surprise.