Where Is Former Vice-President Dhankhar? Why Has He Gone Silent?” Rahul Gandhi Asks
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi publicly questioned the sudden disappearance and silence of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, speculating at a story behind his abrupt resignation and complete public absence since July 21.
A Sudden Resignation, a Puzzling Silence
On August 20, 2025, at a felicitation event for the opposition’s vice-presidential nominee, B. Sudarsan Reddy, in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, Rahul Gandhi raised pointed queries regarding the prolonged absence and complete silence of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar .
A Figurative Hunt
Gandhi invoked the mystique of an Agatha Christie mystery: “Where is the old Vice President gone? Why is he in hiding?” he quipped, underscoring the opacity surrounding Dhankhar’s public disappearance .
“There’s a Story Behind It”
Drawing attention to Dhankhar’s abrupt resignation on July 21, 2025, just as the Monsoon session began—officially attributed to health reasons—Gandhi suggested a far more complex narrative lay beneath the surface .
He remarked:
“There is a big story about why he resigned. Some of you might know it, some of you might not know it. But there is a story behind it.”
“Why the (former) vice president of India is in a situation where he cannot say a word… has to hide… everybody knows it.”
Contrast Between Former Outspokenness and Current Silence
Gandhi highlighted the dramatic contrast between Dhankhar’s former rhetorical vigor in the Rajya Sabha and his current reticence:
“Suddenly, the person who used to ‘burst forth’ in Rajya Sabha has gone silent, completely silent. So, these are the times we are living in.”
On social media, Gandhi echoed these concerns:
“Why is the former Vice President of India hiding? Why has such a situation arisen that they cannot come out and speak even a single word? Think, what kind of times are we living in.”
Political Implications and Curiosity
Gandhi’s remarks come a month after Dhankhar’s departure, stirring speculation about behind-the-scenes political tussles. The mention of a “hidden story” hints at potential controversies or pressures that remain unspoken.
While no confirmations have emerged, Gandhi’s public interrogation reignites political curiosity, inviting both media scrutiny and public debate over the circumstances surrounding Dhankhar’s resignation and disappearance from public discourse.
