Jagdeep Dhankhar Resignation After the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, the search for his successor has begun. Since the BJP-led NDA has a majority, potential names are being considered. It is expected that a governor, experienced leader or Union Minister can be chosen. BJP will choose a person on whom there is no controversy. JDU's Harivansh can also be a potential candidate.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation on Monday evening has kicked off the race for his successor.

The ruling BJP-led NDA enjoys a majority of voters including members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, so Dhankhar's decision to resign has come as a surprise. Possible names are likely to be considered in the coming days.

Dhankhar was the Governor of Bengal before assuming the post of Vice President, so it is being speculated that one of the governors or an experienced organizational leader or one of the Union ministers could be chosen for the post of Vice President.

'The party will choose a person who is free from controversy'

The BJP has a large group of leaders to choose from for this post. Before Dhankhar, former BJP president M Venkaiah Naidu was the Vice President. He was in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet when the party chose him for the key constitutional post in 2017.

A BJP leader said, "We are still considering it. But I believe the party will choose someone who is a solid choice and on whom there is no controversy."

Experienced person can be the preferred candidate

He suggested that an experienced person from the party could be the preferred choice. JDU MP and Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh is also being seen as a possible candidate, as he has been in the post since 2020 and enjoys the confidence of the government.

Dhankhar's three-year tenure was marked by frequent clashes with opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha, but his sharp comments, often on controversial issues, often frustrated the government.

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