EducationEducation 22 Jul, 2025 Matthew Anderson

There is no provision for a farewell speech if a Vice President resigns mid-term, according to sources. Farewell happens only if one completes a full term.

In a surprise development, Dhankhar resigned as the Vice President, citing health reasons.

(with inputs from Piyush Mishra)

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday wished Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned as Vice President on Monday, good health and expressed hope that his successor would do justice to the office.

"First of all, I hope for his better health and pray to God to keep the former vice president well and give him a long life. I think this is the first time perhaps that a vice president of the country has resigned in such a manner," Abdullah told reporters at Safapora in Ganderbal district.

"Obviously, his health did not allow him to work further. We hope the next vice president will do justice in a real sense to the chair and the office," he said.

Congress leader Pawan Khera reacted to Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation as Vice President and questioned why there was no farewell speech for him.

"No speech, no farewell. Then how can we say, all is well?" he tweeted.

Reacting to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut said, "We are thankful for his service to the nation and the time he has given to the House".

The Union home ministry notified the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar as vice president on Tuesday, a day after he sent a letter to President Droupadi Murmu saying he was stepping down with immediate effect due to medical reasons. In a gazette notification signed by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reproduced Dhankhar's resignation letter, which he made public on Monday evening.

Both Houses of Parliament have been adjourned till tomorrow as the Opposition continued its protest, pressing for a discussion on various issues.

Massive uproar resumed in the Lok Sabha as the House reconvened at 2 pm. Opposition MPs raised slogans and displayed placards, demanding a discussion on several matters. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju dared the Opposition to engage in discussion, not disruption.

#WATCH| Lok Sabha adjourned for the day to meet at 1100 hours on 23rd JulyUnion Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Kiren Rijiju says, "They (opposition) are demanding discussion and we are ready for it. Then why are they not allowing the House to function? This double standard…pic.twitter.com/VbhHXWvZSw

Proceedings of Rajya Sabha adjourned till tomorrow.

According to sources, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar collapsed during an official Delhi government program last week, on July 17. Dhankhar, who was visiting Vatika with his wife and Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena, experienced a sudden deterioration in his health and was subsequently helped out of the location. This incident comes amidst floating rumours regarding his health conditions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Jagdeep Dhankhar good health, a day after his resignation as Vice President.

The Lok Sabha also adjourned till 2 pm today after Opposition uproar after the Chair rejected adjournment notices to take up discussion on their issues, including Special Intensive Revision exercise of the electoral rolls in Bihar.

#WATCH| Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid sloganeering by Opposition MPs demanding discussion on SIR (Special Intensive Review) and other issuesBJP MP Jagdambika Pal says, "Instead of showing placards, you can submit your proposals, resolutions, and the business advisory…pic.twitter.com/s1LYCQ3st9

Opposition parties held a protest over the Bihar voter's list revision outside the Lok Sabha.

Opposition parties are raising slogans in the Lok Sabha as house resumed at 12 pm.

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 PM amid sloganeering by Opposition MPs.

Union Minister Anupriya Patel said that the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was shocking. She said,  "The resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar is shocking and surprising...Vice President presided over the house yesterday...The Vice President has resigned due to health reasons...May he stay healthy..."

Supreme Court advocate Sanjay Hegde explains the process of electing a new Vice President as Jagdeep Dhankar resigned from the position yesterday citing health reasons.

Amid rising speculation over Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation as Vice President, BJP MP Ravi Kishan attributed the move to health reasons.

"He is ill, his health is not allowing, some report would have come in the evening, he would have been advised rest, he is taking rest, they are doing politics. There is no guarantee of life, health can deteriorate anytime, the body is also like a machine," the MP said.

VIDEO | On resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar as Vice President, BJP MP Ravi Kishan (@ravikishann) says, "He is ill, his health is not allowing, some report would have come in the evening, he would have been advised rest, he is taking rest, they are doing politics. There is no…pic.twitter.com/icbKS2LCc0

According to sources, Jagdeep Dhankhar will not reconsider his resignation from the Vice President's post and will not take the Chair in the Rajya Sabha today. He resigned citing health reasons after consulting with his family. Dhankhar will not deliver a farewell speech.

A meeting of floor leaders from both Houses — the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha — started in the Parliament House complex ahead of the Day 2 proceedings.

Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, are among those present at the meeting. The agenda is expected to focus on coordinating the Opposition's strategy for the ongoing Monsoon Session.

BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Tuesday criticised the Congress for allegedly disrupting proceedings in the Lok Sabha, saying that the opposition should allow the House to function smoothly.

"There will be a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The opposition should let the house function. Today, all the questions are listed on the issues of farmers. Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi should have knowledge of the traditions of the House. Rahul Gandhi does not want to have a discussion; the Congress party leaders want to create a a ruckus by coming into the well," Pal said while speaking tonews agency ANI.

Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad on Tuesday expressed surprise over the sudden resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, saying he did not appear to be unwell just a day earlier.

"Yesterday it did not seem that he was ill. I was shocked when I came to know about this last night. He cited his health, so I have nothing to say about it. I pray to God that he remains healthy and happy," Prasad said while speaking tonews agency ANI.

A high-level meeting is currently underway in Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s chamber at Parliament House ahead of Day 2 of the ongoing Monsoon Session. Those in attendance include Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister JP Nadda, Agriculture Minsiter Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, JP Nadda, has clarified why he and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju skipped the crucial Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting called by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday evening — just hours before Dhankhar's unexpected resignation. "Kiren Rijiju and I did not attend the meeting convened by the Vice President at 4.30 pm on Tuesday as we were preoccupied with other important parliamentary work. Prior intimation about this was duly shared with the Vice President's office," Nadda said.

Sources have claimed that Vice President Dhankhar was displeased over the absence of key ministers at the BAC meeting, adding to the mystery surrounding his abrupt resignation later that evening.

(With inputs from Ashok Singhal.)

Politicians and MPs braved heavy rainfall on Tuesday morning as they arrived at Parliament for the ongoing Monsoon Session. The downpour caused brief traffic snarls and waterlogging near the Parliament complex. Security personnel were seen assisting lawmakers and staff, ensuring smooth entry despite the weather challenges.

VIDEO | Monsoon Session: Leaders arrive at Parliament amid heavy rainfall.#MonsoonSession#ParliamentMonsoonSession(Full video available on PTI Videos -https://t.co/n147TvrpG7)pic.twitter.com/o4qykLEszM

Congress MP Manish Tewari on Tuesday questioned the abrupt resignation of the Vice President of India, calling it "a riddle wrapped in a mystery and rolled in an enigma".

"I wish the Vice President a very healthy and long life. However, his resignation remains somewhat of a riddle which is at the moment wrapped in a mystery and rolled in an enigma. Because the abrupt circumstances or the abrupt manner in which he resigned without any attendant circumstances to accentuate it is intriguing for the lack of a better word and while not wanting to transgress and intrude into the health of the Vice President, if it is at all a health issue, it would be helpful that since he holds the second highest constitutional office, if he would shed some light on the circumstances which have left led to the decision," Tewari said while speaking tonews agency ANI.

The process to remove Justice Yashwant Varma began on Monday after MPs submitted notices to the presiding officers of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has taken cognisance of the move.

Sources said both Houses may accept the motions on Tuesday, paving the way for their Chairs to jointly start the formalities to set up an enquiry committee under the Judges (Inquiry) Act.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was disappointed over the absence of Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha, JP Nadda, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju at the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting on Monday evening, which was held just hours before Dhankar's surprise resignation, sources toldIndia Today TV.Read here.

The Rajya Sabha will convene at 11 am on Tuesday, beginning with birthday greetings for YSRCP leader and MP S Niranjan Reddy, followed by Union Ministers Prataprao Jadhav and Pankaj Chaudhary laying papers related to the Ministries of Ayush and Finance, respectively.

BJP MP Geeta alias Chandraprabha and MDMK MP will present the Tenth Report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, focusing on the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj.

The day's highlight will be Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal moving the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025 for consideration and passage. The Bill, cleared by the Lok Sabha, aims to define carriers' responsibilities and liabilities for transporting goods by sea.

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Tuesday claimed that the 'script' for Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar's resignation has already been prepared, linking the development to the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls. "The script of VP Jagdeep Dhankar's resignation is already written. The BJP takes every decision keeping elections in mind — and Bihar polls are just around the corner," Bhagat said, addressing reporters in Parliament.

Raising questions about the treatment meted out to Dhankar, Bhagat asked whether the BJP 'harassed' the Vice President and "tried to dictate terms to him". "I wish Dhankar sahab gives priority to his health. The dichotomy is that as Vice President, he would have received better healthcare," he said.

Jagdeep Dhankhar was reportedly displeased with the absence of Leader of the House JP Nadda and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju at the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting, where MP L Murugan represented the government.

L Murugan requested Dhankhar to reschedule the meeting for the following day. The committee met twice yesterday, but both meetings remained inconclusive.

2AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh has given a Suspension of Business Notice in the Rajya Sabha under Rule 267, seeking a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament.

INDIA bloc leaders are expected to meet at 10 am today, ahead of the Parliament session, to discuss Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue, sources toldIndia Today TV. A protest is also planned at the Makar Dwar of Parliament at 10 am. Later, Congress MPs are scheduled to meet at 10:30 am to deliberate on the matter.

(With inputs from Mausami Singh.)

Rajya Sabha MP and Congress leader Akhilesh Prasad Singh has submitted a Suspension of Business Notice under Rule 267, seeking an urgent discussion on the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar ahead of polls.

In his notice, Singh warned that similar revision drives are planned across the country, including in West Bengal, where high migration, displacement, and documentation gaps could leave the poor and marginalised at risk of large-scale disenfranchisement.

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Tuesday submitted a notice to move an adjournment motion under Rule 56 in the Lok Sabha, seeking an urgent discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls launched by the Election Commission in Bihar on June 24, 2025. In his notice, Tagore argued that the revision exercise has serious implications for the democratic process, especially with the Bihar Assembly elections scheduled for November this year.