Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel has raised serious doubts over Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation, suggesting it signals a “major political storm” ahead rather than a genuine health concern.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Baghel said Dhankhar appeared healthy during meetings held earlier in the day and pointed to the conspicuous absence of Union Minister JP Nadda from the second Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting as a possible trigger.
“Yesterday, I was also present, and he seemed completely fine. But in the afternoon meeting, JP Nadda didn’t show up, and soon after, the Vice President resigned. This isn’t about health—this is a serious political development,” Baghel remarked. “It indicates an approaching political storm.”
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh also cast doubts on the official narrative, saying the resignation was “as shocking as it is unimaginable.” He noted that Dhankhar had called key meetings and was expected to make significant announcements regarding judicial accountability.
“Though he cited health reasons, there is clearly more beneath the surface. Dhankhar had been vocal on issues like farmers’ welfare and had taken both government and opposition to task in his role. His resignation ahead of crucial developments in Parliament raises serious questions,” Ramesh posted on X.
Meanwhile, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey mocked the opposition’s reaction, likening their outrage to “playing the role of Kader Khan in a film.” He reminded that just last year, many of these same leaders had moved to impeach Dhankhar, accusing him of bias.
Dhankhar resigned on Monday evening, citing health reasons in a letter to President Droupadi Murmu. His exit came amid reports of a committee being formed to investigate Justice Yashwant Varma following allegations involving unaccounted cash found at his residence after a fire incident.
The sudden resignation has added fuel to political speculation, coming on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament and just before a key judicial motion was expected to advance.
