Goa, July 24 -- Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned unexpectedly on Monday evening, citing health concerns. His exit, which came amid the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament, caught the government off guard. Behind the resignation lies a deeper conflict-one involving the impeachment of Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma, who faces corruption allegations.

As Rajya Sabha Chairman, Dhankhar accepted a notice signed by 63 Opposition MPs seeking Justice Varma's impeachment. This move broke with tradition, where such notices typically emerge from a consensus process-often led by the Lok Sabha. The ruling NDA, which neither initiated nor signed the motion, was blindsided.

In response, senior ministers including JP Nadda and Ki...