Manish Tewari Seeks Clarification on Dhankhar's Resignation

Speaking to ANI, Tewari claimed that the resignation of the Rajya Sabha Chairman remains somewhat of a riddle.
"First of all, I wish the Vice President of India a very healthy and long life. However, his resignation remains somewhat of a riddle, which is at the moment wrapped in a mystery and rolled in an enigma," he said.

Demanding an explanation, Tewari said the Vice President should shed light on the circumstances, as he holds the second-highest Constitutional office.

"Because the abrupt circumstances or the abrupt manner in which he resigned, without any attendant circumstances to accentuate it, is intriguing for the lack of a better word. And while not wanting to transgress and intrude into the health of the Vice President—if it is at all a health issue—it would be helpful that since he holds the second highest Constitutional office, he would shed some light on the circumstances which have led to the decision," he said.

Earlier today, Manish Tewari posted on X (formerly Twitter), calling the Vice President’s decision "sudden and abrupt."
He wrote, "The resignation of @VPIndia Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar is a riddle wrapped in mystery rolled in an enigma. While wishing @VPIndia the best of health—and I had the occasion of sharing a dais with him recently where he was his usual pointed, though self-effacing and rather witty self—it would really help if he clarifies the reasons for his sudden and abrupt decision."

As VP Dhankhar cited health reasons for his resignation, Tewari noted that the Vice President has access to the best medical care but acknowledged that it's his personal choice.
"The best medical treatment is always available to @VPIndia. It is his prerogative, of course, whether he wants to avail of it while being in office or not," the X post read.

Congress leaders have been questioning the reasons behind Dhankhar’s resignation. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh also claimed that there are "far deeper reasons" behind the move, citing the "deliberate" absence of Union Ministers JP Nadda and Kiren Rijiju from the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting chaired by the Rajya Sabha Chairman on July 21.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post on Monday, stating he wanted to "prioritise health care and abide by medical advice." Dhankhar, also the Chairman of Rajya Sabha, sent his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu.