Former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar Admitted to AIIMS After Collapsing on Walk

Former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to AIIMS in New Delhi on Wednesday after falling unconscious during his morning walk. The 75-year-old former Rajya Sabha chairman is currently at the hospital's cardio-neuro centre under the care of the department of cardiology for medical evaluation and treatment.

Sequence of Events

Security personnel accompanying Mr. Dhankhar initially took him home in a PCR vehicle after he collapsed and remained unconscious for a few minutes. An ILBS medical team and AIIMS doctor Sandeep Seth attended to him at home. Due to his concerning health condition, he was then rushed to AIIMS in an ambulance. AIIMS authorities have not issued any official statement so far.

Medical History

Mr. Dhankhar served as India's 14th Vice-President from August 2022 until his resignation in July 2025. He has experienced several episodes of fainting over the past two years. In March 2025, he was admitted to the critical care unit for chest pain and underwent angioplasty. In June 2025, he fainted during a visit to Nainital while attending an event at Kumaon University. He also suffered two bouts of unconsciousness at home in January while going to the washroom.

Context

Medical evaluations at specialized centers like the cardio-neuro centre at AIIMS are standard procedure for elderly patients experiencing sudden loss of consciousness. Past cardiac procedures and repeated fainting episodes often require close monitoring by heart specialists to prevent further health risks.