India, July 22 -- Vice president Jagdeep Dhankar suddenly tendered his resignation on Monday, saying that he was doing so to prioritise health.

The resignation comes less than two weeks after Dhankhar discussed his retirement date at a function at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). It did not seem like he was thinking of quoting so soon.

"I will retire at the right time. August 2027, subject to divine intervention," he had said on July 10.

Dhankhar was elected as vice president of India in August 2022, replacing M Venkaiah Naidu. His term was due to expire in August 2027.

Dhankhar had indicated that he would serve his full term before retiring, so his resignation on Monday came as a shocker in political circles.

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