Wrapped in Ambiguity

In Indian politics, shock seldom travels alone—it arrives with silence, ambiguity, and the occasional pretext.

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The abrupt resignation of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday evening, citing ‘health’ grounds, is a textbook case in political theatre where the subtext speaks louder than the text. On the surface, it is projected as a dignified exit from public life. However, after scratching the surface, one finds a complex underbelly of institutional tension, strained political relationships, and an unsettling brush with the question of judicial accountability. Jagdeep Dhankhar, a seasoned constitutional expert and one of the few high functionaries to routinely challenge judicial overreach, had barely completed two years in office. His tenure was frequently marked by sharp observations and disciplined parliamentary protocol. And yet, the day he chose to step down is believed by many to be marred with a political friction point.