A day after Jagdeep Dhankhar stepped down as Vice President citing medical reasons, a string of Opposition leaders on Tuesday expressed shock and disbelief, questioning the abruptness of the move and hinting at undercurrents behind the scenes. Dhankhar, 74, sent his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu on Monday evening, saying he was stepping down “with immediate effect” to prioritise his health. While he had indeed undergone treatment for cardiac problems earlier this year, the sudden exit — coming after he chaired the opening day of Parliament’s monsoon session — has triggered a swirl of speculation across political lines.
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