Dhankhar Resigns as V-P due to Health Issues

• Dhankhar, former Governor of West Bengal, resigned as Vice-President due to health issues.

• He had a successful tenure, particularly in public speeches and his role as presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha.

• In December 2024, Deputy Chairperson Harivansh Narayan Singh dismissed a motion of impeachment against Dhankhar, citing a testy relationship between the Opposition benches and himself.

• Dhankhar, from a rural farming background, advocated for dialogue with farmers during protests.

• President Murmu has not confirmed her acceptance of Dhankhar’s resignation.

• The Rajya Sabha Secretariat is verifying the signatories of the impeachment motion against Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Yadav.