Amit Shah Rejects Claims of Dhankhar’s House Arrest

Union Home Minister Amit Shah dismissed opposition allegations that former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was under “house arrest” following his sudden resignation on July 21, 2025, asserting that Dhankhar stepped down due to health reasons. In an ANI interview, Shah said, “Dhankhar Sahab’s resignation letter is clear. He cited health reasons and expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister and others for his tenure. One should not make a fuss over this.”

Dhankhar, who also served as Rajya Sabha Chairman, resigned on the first day of the monsoon session, citing the need to “prioritize health care and abide by medical advice” in his letter to President Droupadi Murmu. His abrupt exit, two years before his term’s end, fueled speculation, with opposition leaders like Congress’s Jairam Ramesh claiming it was a historic case of a Vice President being “silenced.” Rahul Gandhi, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, accused the BJP of undermining democracy, stating, “We’re going back to medieval times where anyone can be removed at will.” Kapil Sibal even suggested filing a habeas corpus petition due to Dhankhar’s absence from public view.

Shah countered, “The interpretation of truth shouldn’t rely on opposition statements. Dhankhar discharged his constitutional duties and resigned for personal health reasons.” The BJP has consistently denied any rift, emphasizing Dhankhar’s health as the sole cause. Posts on X, including from @RavinderKapur2, amplified opposition claims, while @CNNnews18 echoed Shah’s call to avoid over-speculation.

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The controversy precedes the September 9 Vice-Presidential election, pitting NDA’s C.P. Radhakrishnan against opposition’s B. Sudershan Reddy. Dhankhar’s resignation letter and Shah’s remarks remain the primary evidence, with no official confirmation of coercion or confinement.

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