Opposition, netizens dig in for inside story behind Dhankhar's unexpected exit

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned unexpectedly last night, officially citing health reasons.

However, the Congress, Opposition and social media suggests his decision followed a reported tense clash with the Centre over an Opposition-backed motion to impeach Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma, after a major cash seizure at the judge’s residence.

As Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Dhankhar accepted the motion—reportedly upsetting the government, which wanted to take the lead on the issue.

Media report says a heated phone exchange with the Centre allegedly followed, with Dhankhar asserting his constitutional powers. Faced with a potential no-confidence motion, insiders say he stepped down to avoid political embarrassment.

#WATCH | Dehradun, Uttarakhand: On VP Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation, Congress leader Harish Rawat says, "The suddenness of the VP's resignation and the choice of timing both say many things. The reason behind his resignation is very deep, and only the PM or the vice president… pic.twitter.com/uAhwSggv6l

— ANI (@ANI) July 22, 2025

#WATCH | Delhi | On the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant says, "...The Vice President's health has not deteriorated so much that he has to resign. Someone has made his health worse... The ruling party is silent. This means that… pic.twitter.com/IoJLPsHoA6

— ANI (@ANI) July 22, 2025

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut says, "Big politics is going on behind the scenes", while Congress Rajya Sabha MP, Akhilesh Prasad Singh says, "I met him at 5:30 pm, and he was in a good mood."

#WATCH | Delhi: On the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, SP MP Awadhesh Prasad says, "...Yesterday it did not seem that he was ill. I was shocked when I came to know about this last night. He cited his health, so I have nothing to say about it... I pray to God that… pic.twitter.com/MEcQEskK7U

— ANI (@ANI) July 22, 2025

#WATCH | Delhi: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut says, "Big politics is going on behind the scenes, and it will be revealed soon. The resignation of the Vice President is not an ordinary event. I am not ready to believe that it is due to health... I was observing him yesterday. He… pic.twitter.com/TRo7eIdSfU

— ANI (@ANI) July 22, 2025

#WATCH | Delhi: On VP Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation, Congress Rajya Sabha MP, Akhilesh Prasad Singh says, "... I met him at 5:30 pm, and he was in a good mood. His only concern used to be that the debate should take place in some way and the House should function properly...… pic.twitter.com/ZhhYfCOKNX

— ANI (@ANI) July 22, 2025

“I will ensure full fledged discussion on Operation Sindoor for as much time as opposition wants..”

— Jagdeep Dhankar earlier today

Is this why he was forced to resign?#JagdeepDhankhar pic.twitter.com/8QlxpYS8ry

— Shantanu (@shaandelhite) July 21, 2025

The only politician who had the guts to openly challenge and criticise the Supreme Court.

History will remember Jagdeep Dhankhar as brave and disciplined politician pic.twitter.com/zIIgfw4qO0

— Hathyogi (हठयोगी) (@hathyogi31) July 22, 2025

दोपहर 12 बजे — जेपी नड्डा ने उपराष्ट्रपति #JagdeepDhankhar को अपमानित करते हुए कहा, “रिकॉर्ड में कुछ नहीं जाएगा।”

रात 9 बजे — जगदीप धनखड़ ने तत्काल प्रभाव से इस्तीफ़ा दे दिया 🤯

क्या उनकी ईगो को ठेस लगी या मोदी-शाह ने औक़ात दिखा दी? 🚨#JagdeepDhankharResign pic.twitter.com/h2a1TVBlvT

— Sujata Chaudhary (@Sujatachaudhry_) July 22, 2025

कहीं ये वीडियो एक कारण तो नहीं बन गया जो राष्ट्रपति जगदीप धनकड़ का इस्तीफा ले लिया गया?#JagdeepDhankar #vicepresident #vicepresidentresigns #JagdeepDhankharResign pic.twitter.com/NltyEThvhb

— Rebel_Warriors (@Rebel_Warriors) July 22, 2025

Clearly #JagdeepDhankhar was forced to retire.

He said he will retire in August 2027. But to everyone's surprise he resigned citing Health issues. pic.twitter.com/j41C3Ztwif

— 👑Che_Krishna🇮🇳💛❤️ (@CheKrishnaCk_) July 22, 2025