Following the unexpected resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday, government sources have clarified that his office has not been sealed. This contrasts with some media reports that had suggested the office was sealed in the wake of his departure. Dhankhar cited health concerns as the reason for his resignation, which has triggered speculation and debate across the political spectrum.

Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation came as a surprise, with opposition leaders suggesting there may be more to the story than his stated health issues. Dhankhar, 74, submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu, referencing Article 67(a) of the Indian Constitution, which allows the Vice President to resign by writing to the President. His resignation took effect immediately. He had served as Vice President since August 11, 2022, and his term was to continue until August 2027. Dhankhar is only the third Vice President in India's history to resign before completing a full term, the others being V.V. Giri and R. Venkataraman.

According to the Constitution, there is no provision for an acting Vice President. However, as the Vice President also serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Harivansh Narayan Singh, will preside over the House in the interim. Articles 63 to 71 of the Constitution outline the roles, election, and removal processes for the Vice President. Article 67 specifies the conditions for resignation and removal. The Constitution mandates that elections to fill the vacancy be held "as soon as possible". The Election Commission of India (ECI) is responsible for initiating the election process, following the procedures outlined in the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952. The electoral college for the Vice President consists of members of both houses of Parliament.

Following his resignation, Dhankhar is entitled to a government bungalow and will have to vacate the Vice President Enclave, where he had been residing since April of last year. He will be offered a Type VIII bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi or another area.

The resignation has spurred speculation about the reasons behind Dhankhar's departure, with some suggesting that there were tensions between him and the ruling alliance. However, with government sources stating that the Vice President's office has not been sealed, it suggests that normal procedures are being followed in the wake of his resignation.