Just fifteen months after moving into the newly constructed Vice President's Enclave, Jagdeep Dhankhar is preparing to relocate. His resignation, tendered due to health concerns, has triggered the process of vacating the premises. Dhankhar is expected to transition into a Type VIII government bungalow in Lutyens’ Delhi, typically reserved for top Union ministers.
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