Summary of "Vice President Resigns Suddenly! | The Untold Truth Behind the Big Exit | By Ankit Avasthi Sir"
The video by Ankit Awasthi discusses the sudden resignation of India’s 14th Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, who stepped down during the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament citing health reasons. The resignation surprised many, raising questions about the timing and underlying causes, especially since Dhankhar had been active in meetings until the evening of his resignation day.
Key points covered include:
- Resignation Context and Speculation - Dhankhar submitted his resignation to President Draupadi Murmu, which was accepted. He was expected to serve until August 2027 but resigned abruptly. - His health issues were cited, including a hospitalization in March 2025 for cardiac stress, but questions arose why he waited until July to resign if health was the main reason. - The opposition expressed unusual sympathy, seemingly trying to leverage the resignation politically against the ruling BJP, despite Dhankhar’s BJP background.
- Background of Jagdeep Dhankhar - Born in Rajasthan, Dhankhar had a long legal and political career, including terms as an MP, MLA, Governor of West Bengal, and finally Vice President in 2022. - He is the third Vice President in India’s history to resign before completing a full five-year term.
- Constitutional Provisions - The Vice President’s role, tenure, resignation, and removal procedures are outlined in Articles 63 and 67 of the Indian Constitution. - Vice Presidents serve five years but can resign anytime by addressing the President. Removal requires a resolution passed by Rajya Sabha with a majority and consent from Lok Sabha.
- Political Conflict and Impeachment Motion Against Justice Verma - A major controversy involved Justice Verma, a Delhi High Court judge, whose house was found to have ₹15 crores in burnt cash—a scandal suppressed in media for days. - Dhankhar strongly pushed for impeachment proceedings against Justice Verma under the Justice Inquiry Act 1968, demanding an impartial investigation committee headed by senior judiciary members. - The impeachment motion was proposed simultaneously in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, causing procedural conflict over which House should lead the investigation. - Opposition MPs initially moved the Rajya Sabha motion without ruling party support, prompting the ruling party to quickly join to meet the required numbers.
- Tensions within the Ruling Party and Parliament - Dhankhar reportedly had disagreements with BJP leaders like JP Nadda and Kiran Rijiju, who skipped a crucial Business Advisory Committee meeting chaired by Dhankhar, leading to its postponement. - A video surfaced showing a confrontation between Nadda and Dhankhar during the session, with Nadda asserting dominance over parliamentary records, undermining Dhankhar’s authority as Chairman of Rajya Sabha. - These incidents hinted at internal party friction and possible sidelining of Dhankhar.
- Other Possible Reasons Behind Resignation - Dhankhar’s vocal support for farmers and criticism of government policies, such as opposition to GM crops and unfulfilled promises to farmers, may have contributed to pressure on him. - There were rumors of political maneuvering, including allegations that his resignation might have been forced or orchestrated. - Dhankhar was scheduled to visit Rajasthan shortly after his resignation, adding to suspicions about the suddenness of his decision.
- Political Reactions and Future Implications - The Prime Minister’s delayed and somewhat restrained tweet wishing Dhankhar good health suggested dissatisfaction within the ruling party. - The opposition, despite earlier hostility, suddenly expressed support for Dhankhar, possibly to politically capitalize on the situation. - The Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Harivansh, may temporarily oversee proceedings, while a new Vice President will be appointed at an unspecified future date. - The video ends by inviting viewers to speculate on the real reasons behind Dhankhar’s resignation and its political fallout.
Presenter/Contributor:
- Ankit Awasthi (Ankit Inspires India)
Category
News and Commentary
