Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on Wednesday after he collapsed during his morning walk. According to reports from both News18 and The Times of India, the 75-year-old briefly lost consciousness during the incident.
Security personnel accompanying Dhankhar on his walk initially assisted him, transporting him to his residence in a Police Control Room (PCR) vehicle. Upon his return home, a medical team from the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) and Dr. Sandeep Seth from AIIMS provided initial medical care. Following this, he was moved to the hospital via ambulance due to concerns regarding his condition.
Dhankhar is currently admitted to the Cardio-Neuro Centre at AIIMS, where he is under the care of the Department of Cardiology for medical evaluation and treatment. As of Wednesday evening, AIIMS authorities had not released an official statement regarding the specifics of his condition or the circumstances surrounding the collapse.
Key facts
- Jagdeep Dhankhar served as India's 14th Vice President from August 2022 until his resignation in July 2025.
- The 75-year-old collapsed while on a morning walk on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
- He is currently receiving care at the AIIMS Cardio-Neuro Centre in New Delhi.
- Medical assistance was initially provided at his home by an ILBS team and Dr. Sandeep Seth.
Background
Dhankhar has a history of medical emergencies. He underwent angioplasty in March 2025 after experiencing chest pain. Additionally, he reportedly fainted during the golden jubilee celebrations at Kumaon University in Nainital in June 2025 and lost consciousness on two separate occasions at his residence in January 2026.
Source: News18, Times of India
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