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Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on Monday, citing health reasons, creating a vacancy for a new vice-president. His resignation surprised the BJP-led NDA, which will now consider potential candidates. The BJP is expected to select a nominee from a pool of governors, senior leaders, or Union ministers. Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh is among those being considered.
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