Dhankhar’s Resignation Creates Constitutional VacancyDhankhar’s Resignation Creates Constitutional VacancyCiting health reasons, Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned from the posts of Vice President and Rajya Sabha ChairmanDhankhar took office in August 2022. His resignation marks a rare mid-term exit from this high constitutional role With his departure, both the Vice President’s seat and Rajya Sabha Chairmanship are now temporarily vacant President Droupadi Murmu accepted Dhankhar’s resignation, officially triggering the succession process In the interim, the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha will likely oversee proceedings until a new VP is elected As per Article 66 of the Constitution, the next Vice President must be elected within six months