New Delhi [India], July 22 : The Congress continues to pick holes in the resignation of former VP Jagdeep Dhankar from his position citing health grounds. MP Manish Tewari commented called the last 15 hours eventful, adding that the resignation was accepted in haste.
While talking to ANI, Congress MP Manish Tewari said, "The events of the last 15 hours are very surprising. Perhaps for the first time in India's Constitutional history, the Vice President has resigned, and it has been accepted in haste. If he speaks on what the circumstances were, the truth will be known to 146 crore Indians."
Dhankhar, who is also Chairman of Rajya Sabha, sent his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday evening resigned from his post "to prioritise health care and abide by medical advice."
Earlier, Congress leader Randeep Surjewala also slammed the BJP following the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar, stating that the party has a track record of "weakening both constitutional offices and processes".
He noted that Dhankhar's "sudden and mysterious" resignation has left many questions unanswered and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bring the matter to Parliament's attention.
"The sudden and mysterious manner in which the Vice President resigned leaves many questions unanswered. The BJP has a track record of weakening both constitutional offices and processes. The BJP also has a track record of insulting constitutional officeholders and undermining the constitutional framework... What is visible and what is the reason are entirely different. We demand that Prime Minister Modi come forward and take the people of India and Parliament into confidence", Randeep Surjewala told ANI.
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Member of Parliament (MP) Mahua Maji stated that there should be clarity on Dhankhar's resignation, suggesting that he could have tendered his resignation after the conclusion of the Monsoon session.
"This is very shocking for everyone. He could have resigned after the conclusion of the Monsoon session. Everyone is making assumptions regarding the reason behind Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar's resignation. There should be clarity on it," she said.