Fake Alert: Ex-Vice President's Home Wasn't Sealed! Govt Debunks Viral Claim After Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns

The union government has denied social media claims that former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s official residence was "sealed" and that he was asked to vacate immediately, calling it "fake".
"Don’t fall for misinformation. Always verify news from official sources before sharing it," the fact-checking unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) said in a post on X.
Dhankhar, after his surprise resignation, however, plans to soon move out of the Vice President's Enclave, people familiar with the development said on Wednesday, reports PTI. As a former vice president, he is entitled to a government bungalow.
Dhankhar had shifted to the newly-constructed Vice President Enclave on Church Road near the Parliament House complex in April last year. The VP Enclave housing Vice President's residence and office was constructed under the Central Vista redevelopment plan. He stayed at the VP Enclave for nearly 15 months.
Dhankhar officially resigned on Monday, citing health reasons. His resignation was notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday through a gazette notification. The MHA reproduced Dhankhar’s resignation letter addressed to President Droupadi Murmu and stated it was being published "for general information".
Dhankhar, 74, who assumed office in August 2022, said in his letter, "To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as Vice President of India, effective immediately, by Article 67(a) of the Constitution."
He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and members of Parliament. "The warmth, trust, and affection I have received from all the Hon'ble Members of Parliament will ever be cherished and embedded in my memory," he wrote.
"The warmth, trust, and affection I have received from all the Hon'ble Members of Parliament will forever be cherished and embedded in my memory. I am deeply thankful for the invaluable experiences and insights I have gained as Vice President in our great democracy," Dhankhar said.
PM Modi, in a post on X, wished Dhankhar good health and praised his years of public service.