Dhankhar begins exit from V-P residence, Oppn leaders denied conferences: Report

Former vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar, who tendered his resignation on Monday, 21 July, citing well being considerations, has begun preparations to vacate the Vice-President Enclave, marking an sudden departure that has left each the ruling and Opposition camps stunned.

In line with studies, Dhankhar began packing shortly after submitting his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu late Monday evening. The President formally accepted his resignation on Tuesday.

Within the hours following his resignation, a number of opposition leaders reportedly sought conferences with Dhankhar — together with Sharad Pawar of the NCP-Sharad Pawar faction and Sanjay Raut of the Shiv Sena-UBT. Nevertheless, the requests had been turned down, and no appointments had been granted, mentioned sources.

Dhankhar, 74, had moved into the newly constructed Vice President Enclave on Church Street, close to the Parliament Home Advanced, in April 2024. After spending round 15 months there, he’s set to vacate the residence — nicely earlier than the official finish of his time period in 2027.