Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns Mid-Term

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post citing health reasons, invoking Article 67(a) of the Constitution. He submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu.

Constitutional Provisions

Article 67(a):

• Enables the Vice President to resign by writing under his hand addressed to the President.
• No time limit prescribed; resignation is effective immediately upon submission.

Other Relevant Articles:

• Article 63: Provides for the office of the Vice President.
• Article 64: Vice President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
• Article 65: Vice President discharges functions of the President during casual vacancy or absence.
• Article 68: Governs the election process in case of vacancy.

About Jagdeep Dhankhar’s Resignation (2025)

• Age: 74
• Tenure: Took office in August 2022, resigned mid-term in July 2025.
• Reason: Health-related concerns after presiding over the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

Process of Resignation and Filling Vacancy

• Mode: Written submission to the President; no formal acceptance required.
• Filling the Vacancy:
  • No fixed constitutional deadline for electing a new Vice President.
  • Election Commission conducts election using proportional representation via single transferable vote by MPs.

Tenure & Re-Election

• Term: 5 years.
• Eligibility:
  • Can resign or continue until successor takes charge.
  • Eligible for unlimited re-elections.