Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankar resigned from his place on Monday, citing well being causes.

“To prioritise well being care and abide by medical recommendation, I hereby resign because the Vice President of India, efficient instantly, in accordance with Article 67(a) of the Structure,” he stated within the resignation letter.

Dhankar expressed gratitude in direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying his cooperation and help have been “invaluable for him”.

Dhankar, 74, was elected because the vp in August 2022. He has resigned two years forward of his tenure was set to conclude.

Because the vp, he was additionally the chair of the Rajya Sabha, the Higher Home of the Indian Parliament.

In December final 12 months, the Opposition had tried to maneuver an impeachment movement in opposition to Dhankar. The movement, nonetheless, was rejected by the Home’s deputy chairman on the grounds that it was aimed to “mar” the popularity of the vp.

In his resignation letter, Dhankar thanked the Members of Parliament and the Union Council of Ministers. “I’m deeply grateful for the invaluable experiences and insights I’ve gained as Vice President in our nice democracy,” he added.

“It has been a privilege and satisfaction to witness and partake in India’s outstanding financial progress and unprecedented exponential improvement throughout this vital interval. Serving on this transformative period of our nation’s historical past has been a real honor,” Dhankar added.

“As I go away this esteemed workplace, I’m stuffed with pleasure in Bharat’s world rise and phenomenal achievements and maintain unwavering confidence in her sensible future,” he additional stated.