Retirement plans of politicians in India are always a topic of discussion. Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah shared his plans for life after retirement, and now Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has also spoken on the subject.
New Delhi: Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, has openly spoken about his retirement for the first time. Addressing an event at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), he clearly stated that if God wills, he will retire from his post in August 2027. This statement has created a stir in political circles.
Why did Jagdeep Dhankhar talk about retirement?
In his light-hearted statement at JNU, the Vice President said: "If God wills, I will retire at the right time, in August 2027." It is noteworthy that Dhankhar became the 14th Vice President of India on August 11, 2022, and his five-year term will end on August 10, 2027. Thus, he has made it clear that he will retire from the post at the end of his constitutional term.
Vice President Dhankhar's Journey in Politics
Jagdeep Dhankhar is a distinguished lawyer and experienced politician. He started his political career in Rajasthan and later served as a minister at the center. In 2019, he was appointed Governor of West Bengal, where his term was filled with several controversies and important decisions. In 2022, when the NDA (National Democratic Alliance) declared him as the candidate for the post of Vice President, it became a topic of discussion across the country. He won the election, defeating the opposition candidate Margaret Alva, and took office as the Vice President.
There has always been ambiguity regarding the retirement of politicians in India. Most leaders remain active in politics for a long time. In such a situation, when a leader holding a top constitutional post himself states a clear date of retirement, it is not only an indication of political probity but also an exemplary example for the youth.
Amit Shah also revealed his retirement plan
On Wednesday itself, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also shared his plan after retiring from politics at an event. He had said: "I like farming, I will do natural farming after retirement. Along with this, I want to study the Vedas and Upanishads." This statement by Amit Shah was also in the news because very few leaders share their plans for life after politics on public platforms.
From the statements of both Amit Shah and Jagdeep Dhankhar, it is clear that the top leaders wish to return to the Indian knowledge tradition and a natural lifestyle after politics. Amit Shah, calling natural farming a "scientific experiment," said that it benefits farmers in many ways.
