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Who will be the next Vice President of India after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns?

DNA Monday, 21 July 2025 ()
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's abrupt resignation on Monday has opened the contest for his successor. Dhankhar, 74, has cited health reasons for his decision. Read on to know more on this.
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News video: Breaking: Jagdeep Dhankhar Steps Down as Vice President with immediate effect citing Health Reasons

Breaking: Jagdeep Dhankhar Steps Down as Vice President with immediate effect citing Health Reasons 02:54

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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