Ex-VP Dhankar Resigned Over Alleged 'Explosive' Discussions with Opposition: Sena (UBT) The Shiv Sena (UBT), led by Uddhav Thackeray, claimed on Thursday that former vice-president Jagdeep Dhankar was forced to resign from his post after the BJP-led government discovered he was engaging in "explosive" discussions with opposition leaders. The party alleged that Dhankar, who served as chairman of the Rajya Sabha, had been exchanging sensitive ideas with political parties critical of the government. The Sena (UBT) accused the administration of using health-related claims to pressure Dhankar into quitting, despite his prior good health. Dhankar resigned as vice-president on July 21, 2025, citing health reasons and medical advice. His sudden departure sparked speculation that he had been compelled to step down under government pressure. The Sena (UBT) editorial in its publication Saamana stated that Dhankar had been in good health at the time of his resignation and that he never publicly mentioned illness as a reason for quitting. The party argued that the government had learned about his private meetings with opposition figures and decided to act, fabricating a medical certificate to justify his resignation. The Sena (UBT) claimed that Dhankar had maintained a strong relationship with parties opposing the ruling BJP and that his private discussions with them were considered "explosive" by the government. According to the editorial, the administration used this information to justify his removal, framing his resignation as a health-related necessity. The party called for Dhankar to disclose the circumstances surrounding his departure, suggesting that the government's actions were politically motivated.#bjp #uddhav_thackeray #shiv_sena_UBT #jagdeep_dhankar #rajya_sabha_chairman
