Delhi. Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was discharged from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi on Saturday after his health improved. Family sources gave this information. Dhankhar (75) was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday after he suddenly fell unconscious during a morning walk. At that time he remained unconscious for a few minutes. He was admitted to the Cardio-Neuro Center of AIIMS, where he was being medically examined and treated under the supervision of the Cardiology Department.
I felt unwell during my morning walk.
The security personnel accompanying Dhankhar initially took him home in a PCR vehicle after he fell unconscious. He was later admitted to AIIMS for treatment. Doctors at the Cardio-Neuro Center of the hospital examined him medically and treated him under observation. He was discharged from the hospital on Saturday after his health improved.
Dhankhar fell unconscious several times in two years
The health of the former Vice President has deteriorated several times in the last two years. This time he remained unconscious for the longest time. Earlier in June 2025, during the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Kumaon University located in Nainital, he had suddenly fainted. At the same time, in January this year, he had to face unconsciousness twice at home.
Angioplasty was done in March 2025
In March 2025, Dhankhar was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of AIIMS after he complained of chest pain. During that time the doctors had done his angioplasty. Due to persistent health issues, he has needed medical attention several times.
Served as the 14th Vice President
Jagdeep Dhankhar took over as the 14th Vice President of India in August 2022. He served in this constitutional post till his resignation on 21 July 2025. Now after being discharged from AIIMS, he has returned home.