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Watch: As Jagdeep Dhankar resigns unexpectedly, his old video resurfaces; had said 'Will quit in 2027, subject to divine intervention'

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 22 July 2025 ()
Vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on Monday evening, citing medical reasons, cutting short his term scheduled to end in August 2027. His resignation, which came on the first day of Parliament's Monsoon session, has sparked political speculation. An old video resurfaced where Dhankhar mentioned his retirement in August 2027, "subject to divine intervention".
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