DT
PT
Subscribe To Print Edition About The Tribune Code Of Ethics Download App Advertise with us Classifieds
search-icon-img
search-icon-img
PREMIUM

Dhankhar’s exit fraught with irony and intrigue

The Tribune Editorial: Was the Vice-President sidelined for overstepping boundaries or was he sacrificed for speaking inconvenient truths?
  • fb
  • twitter
  • whatsapp
  • whatsapp

VICE-President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s abrupt resignation has thrown the political establishment into a swirl of speculation. Citing “health reasons” in his letter to President Droupadi Murmu, Dhankhar exited mid-term, ending a turbulent tenure marked by frequent sparring with the Opposition and provocative assertions on constitutional propriety. The official reason, however, finds few takers. What lends the episode a layer of irony is the Opposition’s reversal of roles. Just months ago, parties like the Congress were demanding his impeachment, accusing him of undermining constitutional values. Today, they are defending his dignity, claiming his exit hints at “far deeper reasons” and suggesting he was nudged out by his own party. The BJP’s silence only fuels this narrative.

Unlock Premium Insights in This Article

Take your experience further with Premium access.

Thought-provoking Opinions, Expert Analysis, In-depth Insights and other Member Only Benefits

Combo
Yearly
Monthly
tlbr_img1 Classifieds tlbr_img2 Videos tlbr_img3 Premium tlbr_img4 E-Paper tlbr_img5 Shorts