India News | Deputy Chairman Harivansh Chairs RS Proceedings After Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigned as Vice President

New Delhi, Jul 22 (PTI) Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh chaired the proceedings of the morning session on Tuesday, a day after Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice President citing medical reasons.

Vice President of India is ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

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Usually Dhankhar used to chair the proceedings at the beginning of the day.

Dhankhar had sent his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu on Monday evening.

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"To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as Vice President of India, effective immediately, in accordance with Article 67(a) of the Constitution," he said in his letter to the President.

Dhankhar, 74, assumed office in August 2022.

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