Political Rumble: JP Nadda Clarifies Absence From Key Meet Amid Dhankhar Resignation Storm

After Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s abrupt resignation citing health concerns, BJP President and Rajya Sabha Leader JP Nadda has issued a clarification over his absence from a critical Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting chaired by the Vice President on July 21 at 4:30 PM. Speaking to media, Nadda stated that he and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju were preoccupied with “urgent parliamentary work” and had informed Dhankhar’s office in advance.This explanation comes amidst rising political tension, with opposition leaders like Jairam Ramesh alleging deeper conflict between the Vice President and the ruling party. Senior journalists and analysts see Nadda’s absence, along with other key ministers', as highly unusual for a high-level meeting called by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.While Nadda attempted to calm speculations by stating that his controversial “on-record” remark in the Rajya Sabha was directed at noisy opposition MPs — not Dhankhar — many in the political fraternity remain unconvinced.As Parliament reconvenes, attention now shifts to whether Dhankhar will return to the Chair or if the resignation will be accepted. Until then, questions over the real reason behind the resignation and intra-party tensions remain unanswered.