Former vice president Jagdish Dhankhar admitted to AIIMS after fainting during morning walk

The health of India's former vice president Jagdish Dhankhar deteriorated suddenly on the morning of Wednesday, 11 November, following which he was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi. According to a report by 'Aaj Tak', he suddenly fainted and collapsed to the ground while on a morning walk. Following the incident, immediate medical assistance was provided, and he was subsequently moved to the hospital for further treatment.

According to details of the incident, Jagdish Dhankhar lost consciousness while walking in the morning and remained unconscious for a few minutes. Security personnel present with him took swift action and transported him to his residence via a PCR vehicle. Subsequently, a medical team from the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) and AIIMS doctor Sandeep Seth reached the spot, conducted a primary examination, and provided necessary medical assistance.

Despite receiving primary treatment, concerns regarding his health persisted, prompting his transport to Delhi AIIMS via ambulance. Currently, the 75-year-old Jagdish Dhankhar has been admitted to the hospital's Cardio-Neuro Centre. Various medical examinations and treatment processes are underway under the supervision of doctors from the cardiology department. However, the AIIMS administration has not yet released any official medical bulletin or statement regarding his health, due to which detailed information regarding his current condition is not available.

Jagdish Dhankhar was elected as India's 14th vice president in August 2022. He resigned from the post of vice president in July 2025. He has remained active in public life for a long time and has served in constitutional positions. A wave of concern has swept across the country regarding his health, and people are praying for his speedy recovery. Security arrangements within the hospital premises have also been tightened, and a team of doctors is constantly monitoring his health. It is expected that an official update regarding his health will be provided by the doctors in the coming time.