Goa, July 22 -- Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation has created an unusual mid-term vacancy in India's constitutional framework. Citing health concerns, Dhankhar stepped down from both his roles - as the Vice-President of India and the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. With his abrupt exit, both positions are now temporarily unoccupied until a new Vice-President is elected.

Dhankhar, who was elected in 2022 with a record margin, was expected to serve a full five-year term until 2027. However, the Indian Constitution permits a Vice-President to resign at any time by submitting a written resignation to the President - a provision he exercised. His resignation was promptly accepted by President Droupadi Murmu.

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