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Resignation row: CM Mamata Banerjee casts doubt on VP Jagdeep Dhankhar’s health reason for departure; says ‘he’s a healthy man’

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 22 July 2025 ()
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed doubt over VP Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation citing his good health, fueling political speculation. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh suggested deeper reasons, possibly related to a BAC meeting incident. RJD alleged a BJP strategy involving Nitish Kumar, while the BJP dismissed all suspicions surrounding Dhankhar's sudden departure.
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News video: Breaking: Jagdeep Dhankhar Steps Down as Vice President with immediate effect citing Health Reasons

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 Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice President of India on July 21, 2025, citing health concerns, ending his tenure over two years early. Dhankhar, who assumed office in August 2022, also served as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. A former West Bengal Governor and seasoned lawyer, Dhankhar...

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