Dhankhar: EC more likely to full VP election in a month, MHA notifies resignation

The Election Fee on Wednesday mentioned that the election to nominate a brand new Vice President after Jagdeep Dhankhar’s sudden resignation can be held in a month. The Ministry of Residence Affairs, in the meantime, has notified Dhankhar’s resignation to the Rajya Sabha with rapid impact.

Dhankhar’s resignation got here as a shock amongst political circles, with the Opposition elevating eyebrows over a doable intervention by the central authorities. His resignation, only a day after the Monsoon Session of the Parliament started, additionally relieved him from his Rajya Sabha chairman duties. At the moment, the put up is being dealt with by Vice Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh.

“The Election Fee of India has already began the preparations regarding the Vice-Presidential Elections, 2025. On completion of the preparatory actions, the announcement of the Election Schedule to the workplace of the Vice-President of India will comply with as quickly as doable,” the ballot physique mentioned in an announcement.

On Wednesday, because the Query Hour started within the Rajya Sabha at 12 midday, Ghanshyam Tiwari, who was within the Chair, knowledgeable members of the home concerning the MHA’s notification.

“The Ministry of Residence Affairs, vide notification dated July 22, 2025, has conveyed the resignation of Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar below Article 67(a) of the Structure with rapid impact,” Tiwari mentioned.

In the meantime, conspiracy theories about Dhankhar’s resignation have stored politicians on the sting, with many linking his sudden exit with a decision moved by the Opposition associated to the removing of Justice Yashwant Verma, accused of hoarding enormous quantities of money at his residence.

Earlier than his shock resignation, former vp Jagdeep Dhankhar made an “unscheduled go to” to the Rashtrapati Bhavan late on Monday night, official sources advised PTI.

Dhankhar met President Murmu round 9 pm on Monday and handed over his resignation to her. Half an hour later, he made his resignation letter public on X, they mentioned.

“To prioritise well being care and abide by medical recommendation, I hereby resign as Vice President of India, efficient instantly, in accordance with Article 67(a) of the Structure,” Dhankhar mentioned in his letter.

With inputs from businesses