In a dramatic turn of events, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar announced his resignation on Monday, citing health concerns. However, political developments behind the scenes suggest deeper reasons may have influenced his unexpected decision.
According to sources, Dhankhar's acceptance of a motion by opposition MPs seeking the removal of High Court Justice Yashwant Varma allegedly caused friction with the Union government. Justice Varma has been under scrutiny after large sums of cash were reportedly found at his residence.
The Centre, which was preparing its own motion for Justice Varma's removal—backed by signatures from several opposition MPs—was reportedly blindsided when Dhankhar, in his role as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, approved the opposition's motion without prior consultation with the government.
This incident appears to have escalated tensions between the Vice President and the ruling establishment. Adding to the intrigue is the reversal of political roles: some opposition parties that had moved a no-confidence motion against Dhankhar just six months ago are now expressing support for him, while government MPs have reportedly been briefed about instances where Dhankhar "overstepped" his mandate.
The resignation, therefore, not only marks a significant political development but also hints at a deeper power struggle unfolding at the highest levels of governance.
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