In view of rising speculations over the reasons behind Jagdeep Dhankar`s resignation. The opposition has been coming with all guns blazing at the ruling party. On day 2 of the Parliamentary Monsoon Session, senior Congress leader Pramod Tiwari expressed shock while labelling it as a “dark day in parliamentary history.”
While talking to the media, Pramod Tiwari said, “This is shocking. I would urge him to reconsider. He was well-versed in parliamentary knowledge and served as a voice for the farmers. This is a dark day in parliamentary history when a Vice President is unable to complete his term,” as cited by the news agency ANI.
On the other hand, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor also said, “We are concerned about his health. It is very sad that he had a sudden health issue. Our best wishes for his speedy recovery.”
Earlier in the day, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh also claimed that there was more to Dhankar`s “unexpected” resignation as Vice President than meets the eye.
Shashi Tharoor while posting on his social media account X, also said that “the sudden resignation of the vice president and chairman of the Rajya Sabha is as shocking as it is unimaginable. Until around 5 PM this evening, I was with him, along with several other MPs, and at 7:30 PM, I had a phone conversation with him.
Undoubtedly, Jagdeep Dhankhar should prioritise his health above all else. However, it is also clear that there is more to his completely unexpected resignation than meets the eye. Nevertheless, this is not the time for speculation.”
Jagdeep Dhankhar`s resignation as Vice President of India has been accepted by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, as announced by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ghanshyam Tiwari, who was in the Chair, on Tuesday.
The Chair also announced that the Ministry of Home Affairs has communicated the resignation of Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar under 67A of the Constitution with immediate effect.
Meanwhile, senior BJP leader and MP Ashok Chavan asked the opposition to trust the reasons cited by Dhankar for his resignation.
Chavan addressed the media, “Raising questions doesn`t mean anything. The opposition should trust the reason behind the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, when he himself has said it,” as cited by ANI.
(With ANI Inputs)