India, July 21 -- Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday tendered his resignation, stepping down as the Vice-President of India. The resignation will be effective immediately.

In the letter addressed to President Droupadi Murmu, Dhankhar said that he had taken the decision "to prioritise health care and abide by medical advice". Dhankhar took over the post on August 11, 2022.

In the letter, he expressed his "deep gratitude" to Murmu for her "unwavering support" and for their "wonderful working relationship".

He also extended his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Council of Ministers. "Prime Minister's cooperation and support have been invaluable, and I have learned much during my time in office," Dhankhar said in the letter.

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