Ex-VP Dhankar collapses, falls unconscious during morning walk, hospitalised

After collapsing, he remained unconscious for minutes. He was then taken home by security personnel in a PCR vehicle, and later rushed to AIIMS by ambulance.

In Short

• Security personnel rush Dhankhar home before he was shifted to AIIMS by ambulance
• 75-year-old Dhankhar admitted to AIIMS cardio-neuro centre for medical evaluation
• Ex-VP has suffered multiple fainting episodes over the past two years

Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on Wednesday after collapsing and losing consciousness during his morning walk.

The 75-year-old has been shifted to the hospital's cardio-neuro centre, where he is being examined and treated by the cardiology department, news agency PTI reported quoting sources.

His current health condition remains unclear, with AIIMS authorities yet to issue an official statement.

According to reports, Dhankhar initially collapsed during his morning walk and remained unconscious for a few minutes.

Security personnel accompanying him subsequently took him home in a police control room (PCR) vehicle.

An ILBS medical team, along with AIIMS doctor Sandeep Seth, attended to him and provided initial medical assistance.

However, considering his concerning health condition, he was later shifted to AIIMS in an ambulance for further evaluation and treatment.

The latest incident has renewed concerns over Dhankhar's health, as he has experienced multiple episodes of fainting and loss of consciousness over the past two years.

In March 2025, he was admitted to the critical care unit at AIIMS after complaining of chest pain and subsequently underwent angioplasty.

In June 2025, he fainted during the golden jubilee celebrations of Kumaon University in Nainital while attending an official event.

He also reportedly suffered two episodes of unconsciousness at his residence in January while heading to the washroom.

Dhankhar served as India's 14th Vice President from August 2022 until resigning from the constitutional post on July 21, 2025.

After leaving the Vice President's residence, he moved to the South Delhi farmhouse of Haryana politician Abhay Choutala. He has not been allotted an official post-retirement residence.

Further details about his condition are awaited, and an official medical update from AIIMS is expected to clarify his health status.

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With PTI inputs