New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday (August 25, 2025) dismissed Opposition claims regarding Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation as Vice-President, stating that the decision was purely due to health reasons. Speaking in an interview with ANI, Mr. Shah emphasized that the former Vice-President’s resignation letter clearly cited personal health concerns and expressed gratitude toward the Prime Minister, ministers, and government officials for their support during his tenure.
Addressing the Opposition’s assertions that Dhankhar was under “house arrest,” Mr. Shah rejected the claims and urged people not to overinterpret the resignation. “Dhankhar held a constitutional post and discharged his duties as per the Constitution. He resigned due to personal health reasons. One should not deliberate much on the issue,” he said.
Mr. Shah also accused the Opposition, particularly the Congress party, of attempting to mislead the public amid repeated electoral setbacks. “They want to create a kind of illusion among the people, but they will definitely not succeed, because our direct interaction with the people is many times greater than theirs. After losing three elections, I think the level of frustration is such that the normal sense of judgment, especially of Rahul Gandhi, has been lost,” he remarked.
On the presence of CISF personnel inside the Parliament, Mr. Shah clarified that all security personnel in the premises are considered Marshals and operate under the authority of the Speaker or Chairperson of the House. “The identity of the force itself does not matter. Earlier, it used to be personnel from the Delhi Police; now it is CISF,” he said, adding that Marshals enter the House only when ordered by the Speaker.
Speaking on the Constitutional Amendment Bill aimed at disqualifying Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers, and other ministers if they are arrested and detained for 30 consecutive days on serious criminal charges, Mr. Shah expressed confidence that the legislation will be passed in Parliament. He added that several members of the Congress and opposition may support it, citing the importance of upholding morality and the moral high ground.
He further insisted that the Bills are not targeted at any specific party or leader and that courts will act as a safeguard against potential misuse. “The legislation offers fairness, allowing any leader who secures bail—even after 30 days—to take the oath and return to office. Our main point is that no one can run the government from jail. If they get bail within 40 days, they can retake the oath,” Mr. Shah said, emphasizing that this provision should reassure leaders about their return to office after securing bail.
ANI reported that the Home Minister’s comments come amid heightened political debate following Dhankhar’s resignation, with the Opposition raising questions about procedural transparency and the circumstances surrounding his departure.
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