Guwahati, July 21 -- Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post on Monday, citing health concerns as the reason for stepping down.

In his resignation letter addressed to President Droupadi Murmu, Dhankhar wrote, "To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as the Vice President of India, effective immediately, in accordance with Article 67(a) of the Constitution."

Reflecting on his tenure, Dhankhar stated that serving during a transformative period in India's development had been an honour.

"It has been a privilege and satisfaction to witness and partake in India's remarkable economic progress and unprecedented exponential development during this significant period," he noted.

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