Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s Sudden Resignation Sparks Constitutional and Political Debate
The unexpected resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar as the Vice-President of India has triggered serious questions about the balance of power between the executive and the Parliament, as well as signaling possible internal turbulence within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). As the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Mr. Dhankhar's abrupt departure is unprecedented. Unlike his predecessors who resigned to pursue higher constitutional roles—such as the Presidency—Dhankhar’s exit appears to be driven by deeper political and institutional tensions. While his official resignation, tendered on July 22, [...]