Vice‑President Jagdeep Dhankhar submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu on July 21, 2025, citing health concerns - following a recent cardiac hospitalization and fainting incident. His departure marks a rare mid‑term resignation, prompting swift political maneuvering. The Election Commission is preparing for an early vice‑presidential election, while administrative arrangements are underway for Dhankhar’s post‑retirement accommodation in Lutyens’ Delhi.

Within the BJP/NDA, speculation centers around nominating a trusted party figure. Senior party insiders are being considered for the influential post. Meanwhile, political parties are pursuing varied agendas—Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has demanded an OBC representative from the region, while the TMC alleges coercion behind Dhankhar's exit and hints at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as a possible successor.

Opposition parties - Congress and regional outfits - demand transparency and a formal farewell for Dhankhar, raising questions over the government’s handling of the transition.