Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Hospitalized After Collapse
Jagdeep Dhankhar, the former Vice President of India, was rushed to AIIMS after fainting during his morning walk.
Dhankhar collapsed during a morning walk and lost consciousness.
He was taken to AIIMS for medical evaluation and treatment.
The 75-year-old served as India's Vice President from 2022 to 2025.
Jagdeep Dhankhar, who previously held the position of Vice President of India, was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) after collapsing during his morning walk on Wednesday. Sources reported that he lost consciousness briefly before being attended to by a medical team.
The incident occurred while Dhankhar was on his routine walk, and security personnel quickly responded by transporting him home in a PCR vehicle. Following this, a medical team from the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) and Dr. Sandeep Seth from AIIMS provided immediate care. Due to the seriousness of his condition, he was subsequently taken to AIIMS via ambulance for further evaluation.
At 75 years old, Dhankhar has been admitted to the Cardio-Neuro Centre at AIIMS, where he is currently receiving treatment from the Department of Cardiology. As of now, there has been no official statement released by AIIMS regarding his health status.
Dhankhar served as India's 14th Vice President from August 2022 until his resignation in July 2025. His tenure was marked by significant political events, and he remains a prominent figure in Indian politics.
The implications of Dhankhar's health condition are being closely monitored, given his previous role and influence in the political landscape. Updates on his recovery and health status are anticipated in the coming days as the public and political circles await further information.
