Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar To Resume Rajya Sabha Duties After Recovery

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh confirmed on Saturday that Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has made a full recovery from his heart ailment and will likely return to preside over the Rajya Sabha on Monday.

Ramesh, a former Union minister, met Dhankhar at his residence and later shared an update on social media.

Taking to X, he posted, “Called on the Hon’ble Vice President at his residence today. Glad that he has recovered speedily and is planning to resume presiding over the Rajya Sabha from Monday March 17th.”

His visit drew varied reactions online, with some praising it as a ‘gracious gesture’ while others dismissed it as ‘theatrics’.

When Dhankhar resumes his duties on Monday, the Rajya Sabha’s agenda includes:

• Tabling of reports from the parliamentary standing committees on defence, social justice and empowerment, and external affairs.

The House will likely elect a member to the Council of the National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Management.

Key discussions, including deliberations on Manipur’s Budget and the Ministry of Railways’ performance, are also on the schedule for the day.

The 73-year-old Vice President was rushed to AIIMS Delhi in the early hours of 9 March after complaining of chest discomfort.

Doctors promptly admitted him to the Critical Care Unit (CCU) under the care of Dr. Rajiv Narang, Head of Cardiology.

They performed a successful procedure, including stent implantation, which stabilized his condition. Additionally, they discharged him on 12 March after close monitoring.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited AIIMS to check on Dhankhar’s health and wished him a swift recovery.

Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “Went to AIIMS and enquired about the health of Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji. I pray for his good health and speedy recovery.”

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