India, Oct. 29 -- The Congress on Wednesday criticized the government for not holding a farewell function for former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, noting that he has remained "silent" for 100 days since his resignation.

Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh said it has been exactly 100 days since Dhankhar stepped down from his post.

"Suddenly and shockingly, in the late hours of the night on July 21st, the Vice President of India Shri Jagdeep Dhankar resigned. That he was forced to do so - even though he sang the praises of the PM day in and day out - was obvious," Ramesh said on X.

Ramesh pointed out that for 100 days, the former vice president, once frequently in the news, has been "silent - unseen and unheard....