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Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was rushed to AIIMS Delhi after collapsing during his morning walk. (Img: X)
New Delhi: Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was rushed to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, on Wednesday after collapsing and briefly losing consciousness during his morning walk. The 75-year-old former Vice President has been admitted to the hospital's Cardio-Neuro Centre and is undergoing medical evaluation and treatment under the Department of Cardiology.
The sudden health episode has raised concerns about Dhankhar's well-being, particularly in view of his reported history of recurrent fainting spells and previous hospitalisation for cardiac complications. However, his precise medical condition and current health status were not immediately available, and AIIMS authorities had not issued an official statement at the time of reporting.
According to sources, Dhankhar suddenly collapsed while undertaking his routine morning walk on Wednesday and remained unconscious for a few minutes. Security personnel accompanying the former Vice President immediately responded to the medical emergency and transported him to his residence in a police control room (PCR) vehicle.
Following the incident, a medical team from the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), along with AIIMS doctor Sandeep Seth, attended to him and provided preliminary medical assistance.
However, considering the concerning nature of his health condition, arrangements were subsequently made to shift him to AIIMS in an ambulance for further medical intervention and comprehensive evaluation.
The 75-year-old political leader has been admitted to AIIMS's specialised Cardio-Neuro Centre, where he is currently under the supervision of the Department of Cardiology. He is undergoing medical assessment and treatment, sources said.
The Cardio-Neuro Centre is a specialised facility catering to patients requiring advanced evaluation and multidisciplinary medical care for cardiovascular and neurological conditions.
Although Dhankhar's admission to the cardiology department has drawn attention to his previous cardiac health concerns, no official diagnosis or details regarding the precise cause of Wednesday's collapse have been made public.
AIIMS authorities had not released a formal medical bulletin or disclosed further information about his condition.
Wednesday's medical emergency comes against the backdrop of several reported episodes of fainting and temporary loss of consciousness experienced by Dhankhar over the past two years. In March 2025, he was admitted to the critical care unit at AIIMS after experiencing chest pain. He subsequently underwent angioplasty, a medical procedure used to restore blood flow through narrowed or blocked coronary arteries.
Another health episode occurred in June 2025 during his official visit to Nainital. Dhankhar reportedly fainted while attending the golden jubilee celebrations of Kumaon University. He appeared to lose consciousness while embracing former parliamentary colleague Mahendra Singh Pal.
In January, he reportedly experienced two episodes of unconsciousness at his residence while proceeding towards the washroom. These recurring episodes have brought renewed attention to his health, although the medical reasons behind the latest incident have not yet been officially established.
Dhankhar served as India's 14th Vice President from August 2022 until July 21, 2025, when he resigned from the constitutional office before completing his tenure. His resignation came as a significant political development, with the former Vice President citing medical advice and the need to prioritise his health in his resignation communication to President Droupadi Murmu.
Before assuming the Vice Presidency, Dhankhar had served as the Governor of West Bengal and held several important positions in public life. As Vice President, he also functioned as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, presiding over proceedings in the Upper House of Parliament.
Following his resignation from the Vice Presidency, Dhankhar vacated the official Vice-President's residence, Uprashtrapati Bhavan. He has reportedly been residing at the South Delhi farmhouse of Haryana politician Abhay Singh Chautala.
Reports have also indicated that he has not been allotted a separate official post-retirement residence. Meanwhile, his sudden hospitalisation has brought his health back into focus. Further information regarding his medical condition is awaited from AIIMS authorities.
