Amid several media reports claiming that the official residence of former vice president of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, has been sealed, the central government has called the claims fake. In a post on X, PIB Fact Check called the claims made fake and also advised to not fall for misinformation. The government also advised verifying news from official sources before sharing it.
"It is being widely claimed on social media that Vice President’s official residence has been sealed and former VP has been asked to vacate his residence immediately. These claims are fake," PIB Fact Check posted on X.
It is being widely claimed on social media that Vice President’s official residence has been sealed and former VP has been asked to vacate his residence immediately #PIBFactCheck
❌ These claims are #Fake.
✅ Don’t fall for misinformation. Always verify news from official… pic.twitter.com/3jIDDaiu7A — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) July 23, 2025
Several social media users also took screenshots and shared the screenshots, claiming that the official residence of the former vice president has been sealed and that he has been asked to vacate.
Meanwhile, News18 also reported, quoting sources, that the vice president’s office remains fully operational and described the rumours as “completely wrong and unfounded."
“Any information that is being run, saying that the office of Mr Dhankar has been sealed or shut is completely wrong and unfounded claim," the sources said as quoted by News18.
The officials confirmed that it was business as usual at the Vice President’s Secretariat.
“The office is completely functional, and in fact, crucial meetings, including the business advisory committee has also taken place today," they added.
Dhankhar Starts Packing Belongings
Jagdeep Dhankhar has started packing his belongings and plans to soon move out of the Vice President's Enclave, people familiar with the development said on Wednesday, reports news agency PTI. As a former vice president, he is entitled to a government bungalow. The Dhankhars started packing their belongings on Tuesday, the sources said, adding he plans to soon move out from his official residence.
Dhankhar, 74, shifted to the newly constructed Vice President Enclave on Church Road near the Parliament House complex in April last year. The VP Enclave, housing the vice president's residence and office, was constructed under the Central Vista redevelopment plan. He stayed at the VP Enclave for nearly 15 months. He (Dhankhar) will be offered a Type VIII bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi or another area, an Urban Development Ministry official said on Tuesday. The Type VIII bungalow is usually allotted to senior union ministers or presidents of national parties.
(With PTI inputs.)
