New Delhi, July 22 -- President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Vice-President (VP) Jagdeep Dhankhar, whose unexpected decision yesterday sent shockwaves through the political landscape. Her approval has been forwarded to the Ministry of Home Affairs, with an official notification expected shortly.

The 74-year-old Dhankhar announced his resignation on Monday, shortly after presiding over the first day of the Parliament's Monsoon Session as Rajya Sabha Chairman. In his letter to the President, he cited health concerns and the need to prioritise medical advice.

The sudden move has raised eyebrows, particularly within the Opposition. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, who spoke to Dhankhar just two hours before the announcement,...