Follow-up: discharged after three days

This report follows the November 11 story in which former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar collapsed during his morning walk and was admitted to AIIMS. He has now been discharged after three days of evaluation and treatment. Read the earlier report: Dhankhar admitted to AIIMS after collapse

New Delhi: Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was discharged from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here on Saturday, three days after he was admitted following a collapse, family sources said.

Source: PTI report via The S Bharat

The 75-year-old former Vice President was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday after he collapsed during his morning walk and remained unconscious for a few minutes. He was admitted to the hospital's Cardio-Neuro Centre and remained under the care of the Department of Cardiology for medical evaluation and treatment, according to the reports. He was under the care of Dr Sandeep Seth, sources had said at the time of his admission.

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot visited AIIMS on Friday to inquire about Dhankhar's health and prayed for his speedy recovery, ANI reported. Gehlot said Dhankhar had suddenly fallen ill two or three times over the past few days, which was concerning.

Source: ANI via Apna Matv Channel

Dhankhar is now expected to rest at home under medical supervision. AIIMS authorities have not issued a detailed medical bulletin on his condition.

Dhankhar served as India's 14th Vice President from August 2022 until his resignation on July 21, 2025. His health has drawn attention before: in March 2025 he was admitted to AIIMS's critical care unit following chest pain and underwent angioplasty, and in January 2026 he reportedly lost consciousness twice at his residence.