The Congress party has cast serious doubts over the reasons cited by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar for his sudden resignation, suggesting that there are "far deeper reasons" than just health concerns. This comes a day after Mr. Dhankhar stepped down from his post, surprising political observers and raising questions about the internal dynamics of the ruling establishment.

Congress Challenges Official Narrative

Jairam Ramesh, Congress general secretary and head of communications, took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on July 22, 2025, to assert that Mr. Dhankhar’s decision to resign may not be solely due to personal health.

Ramesh pointed out that the Vice-President, who also serves as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, had chaired a Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, July 21, in the presence of prominent leaders such as JP Nadda, the Leader of the House, and Kiren Rijiju, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs.

During this session, it was decided that the committee would reconvene at 4:30 p.m. the same day to continue discussions.

Absence of BJP Ministers at 4:30 p.m. Meeting Sparks Row

At the scheduled 4:30 p.m. BAC meeting, Mr. Dhankhar was reportedly present and waited for both JP Nadda and Kiren Rijiju, who were crucial to the discussion. However, neither of them showed up, and what added to the tension was that Dhankhar was not personally informed about their absence.

Jairam Ramesh said the Vice-President took umbrage at this apparent slight and chose to reschedule the BAC meeting to July 22 at 1 p.m., which further deepened speculation.

This break in protocol—especially involving two of the most senior ministers in the government—not only caught the attention of the opposition but also suggested growing fault lines between key functionaries in the upper echelons of governance.

Congress Commends Dhankhar, Slams Those Who Backed Him

In his post, Jairam Ramesh praised Dhankhar for the decision, calling it a reflection of integrity, but simultaneously criticised the BJP, stating that the resignation "speaks highly of him but poorly of those who got him elected to the post".

By saying this, the Congress leader aimed to show that Dhankhar might have felt insulted, ignored, or politically isolated, leading to a drastic step that could shake the stability and decorum of the Rajya Sabha’s functioning.

What This Means Politically

The resignation of a Vice-President midway through the term is an extraordinary event in Indian politics, and the surrounding circumstances only add to the intrigue.

• Was this purely a personal decision due to health?

• Or was it triggered by internal friction, disrespect, or marginalisation?

• Could this signal larger rifts within the ruling NDA?

These are questions now dominating political circles, and Congress has made it clear that they do not accept the explanation at face value.

BJP Yet to Respond in Detail

As of now, there has been no official statement from the BJP or the Rajya Sabha Secretariat about why JP Nadda and Kiren Rijiju skipped the 4:30 p.m. meeting or why the Vice-President was not informed in advance. Their continued silence may only fuel further speculation and provide more ammunition to the Opposition.

Sources in political circles are hinting that Dhankhar may have been unhappy with how parliamentary affairs have been conducted recently, especially the lack of consultation on key issues and the perceived indifference shown by some members of the executive.

Previous Instances and the Way Forward

Although rare, Indian political history has seen moments where top constitutional figures resigned unexpectedly—but they were usually preceded by a public fallout or clear political signals. In this case, the opacity surrounding Dhankhar’s move is what makes it stand out.

The Rajya Sabha will now require a new Chairman, and a new Vice-President will have to be elected, potentially triggering backroom negotiations, especially if the NDA does not have the numbers it had during Dhankhar’s election.

Conclusion

The Congress party’s veiled allegations and the lack of a comprehensive explanation from the government raise serious questions. Was this a matter of health—or honour? Or politics? Until more details emerge, the resignation of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar will remain one of the more puzzling events in recent Indian political history.

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