Jagdeep Dhankhar, the former Vice President, recently resigned abruptly citing health reasons, causing a stir in both government and opposition sectors. His controversial decision to support an opposition motion against Justice Yashwant Varma led to a no-confidence threat from the NDA, ultimately resulting in his quick departure.
In political circles, attention has now shifted towards the appointment of his successor, leaving Dhankhar seemingly isolated after his unexpected resignation.
Political Scenario in New Delhi
Just three days after Dhankhar’s resignation, political activities in New Delhi seem to have returned to normalcy. The government and opposition are engaged in their usual debates and parliamentary sessions, with little mourning over the absence of the former Rajya Sabha chairman.
Reactions and Controversies
The government’s initial displeasure towards Dhankhar for supporting opposition-backed motions against Justice Varma has now transitioned into a quest for his replacement. While the opposition tries to capitalize on the situation to challenge the government, there is no significant sorrow over Dhankhar’s sudden exit, leaving him in a political limbo.
During an informal meeting of political parties, including the INDIA bloc, Dhankhar faced criticism from figures like Rahul Gandhi, who accused him of biased behavior during his tenure. Amid discussions on electoral roll revisions in Bihar, Dhankhar’s resignation appears to have taken a back seat in Parliament’s agenda.
Responses and Speculations
The NDA parties, apart from a brief message from PM Narendra Modi, have maintained silence on Dhankhar’s resignation. Despite government officials considering a new residence for Dhankhar, the sequence of events before his resignation indicates that he was compelled to step down as a no-confidence motion loomed on the horizon.
Sources suggest that Dhankhar’s acceptance of the opposition’s motion against Justice Varma, despite the government’s stance, triggered unrest among top officials of the governing alliance, leading to preparations for a no-confidence motion against him.
As pressure mounted for his resignation, Dhankhar chose to step down rather than face a vote of no confidence, ultimately handing in his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu.
The episode underscores the political tensions and strategic maneuvers within the government and opposition circles following Dhankhar’s departure.
