What is keeping Jagdeep Dhankhar busy after he stepped down as vice president

Jagdeep Dhankhar, who stepped down as the vice president in a surprise move last month, is spending time with his family, as well as playing table tennis and practising yoga.

Dhankhar resigned on July 21, citing health grounds. His sudden resignation had surprised everyone.

An election to pick his successor is scheduled for September 9.

Dhankhar picked up table tennis as a hobby when he was the West Bengal governor.

People in the know of his routine said he regularly practises yoga and plays table tennis with his well-wishers and staff members at the vice president's enclave.

"Even after returning from tours, he used to play table tennis with his staff members," a person aware of his routine said.

Dhankhar's resignation came on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.