India, July 21 -- Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday resigned from his post, citing "medical advice" and said he would "prioritise" his health.

In a letter to President Droupadi Murmu, he said his resignation will be effective immediately.

In the letter, he thanked the President "for her unwavering support and the soothing wonderful working relationship we maintained during my tenure".

A politician and lawyer, Dhankhar took over as the Vice President of India on August 11, 2022.

Prior to his role as the VP, he served as the Governor of West Bengal from 2019 to 2022.

He also served as a Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs in the Chandra Shekhar ministry from 1990 to 1991, and served as a member of Lok Sabha from 1...