Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has been discharged from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi after a three-day stay due to health concerns.
His hospitalisation had drawn widespread attention, with several political leaders expressing their concern and extending their best wishes for his recovery.
Dhankhar was admitted to AIIMS in the early hours of Sunday, 9 March, after experiencing uneasiness and chest pain.
Upon arrival, he was immediately placed in the Critical Care Unit (CCU) under the supervision of Dr Rajiv Narang, the Head of Cardiology at AIIMS.
After undergoing a successful medical procedure, including the implantation of a stent, his condition stabilised, leading to his discharge on 12 March. Following his release from hospital, the Vice President took to social media to express his gratitude.
In a post on X, he wrote, “Deeply appreciate the exemplary care and professionalism of the medical team at AIIMS, New Delhi, from my admission on March 9 to discharge on March 12. Their dedication and meticulous attention ensured a smooth recovery. Grateful for the concern and good wishes from well-wishers across India and beyond. Your thoughtful gestures have been truly heartening.”
During his hospital stay, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally visited AIIMS to check on the Vice President’s health and wish him a speedy recovery.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister stated, “Went to AIIMS and enquired about the health of Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji. I pray for his good health and speedy recovery.”
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda also visited AIIMS and interacted with the medical team treating the Vice President.
Other prominent leaders, including Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, extended their prayers and good wishes for Dhankhar’s swift recovery.
Om Birla shared his concern on social media, saying, “Received the news of Honourable Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar ji being unwell. I pray to God for his better health and speedy recovery.”
Similarly, Shivraj Singh Chouhan wrote, “I received the news of Honorable Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar ji being unwell. I pray to Baba Mahakal that he gets well soon and contributes to the progress of the nation with full energy.”
Jagdeep Dhankhar, who assumed office as the 14th Vice President of India on 11 August 2022, has had a distinguished political career. Born on 18 July 1951 in Kalibanga, Rajasthan, he has held various important positions in Indian politics.
Before being elected as Vice President, he served as the Governor of West Bengal and had earlier represented Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu constituency in the 9th Lok Sabha.
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