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Former Vice President Residence: Former vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar, who sought a government bungalow in accordance with his entitlement nearly one-and-a-half months after he resigned from the post, was allotted a Type VIII bungalow at 34 APJ Abdul Kalam Road in the Lutyens’ Zone in Delhi. The Hindustan Times reported that Dhankhar was entitled to a Type-VIII bungalow. The development comes after he wrote to the Union Housing and Urban Affairs (HUA) Ministry around 10 days ago, seeking "suitable" government accommodation.

Last week, the former vice president shifted from the VP Enclave to a private farmhouse, which belongs to INLD leader Abhay Chautala, in south Delhi's Chhatarpur area.

A Type-VIII bungalow on 34, APJ Abdul Kalam Road in Lutyens' Delhi was selected for Dhankhar. If he declines, the Ministry may offer him another accommodation, the sources said. Dhankhar resigned as the vice president on July 21, citing health grounds.

Dhankhar's Sudden Exit Created Political Storm

Dhankhar's sudden resignation had surprised everyone and allowed the Opposition to question the government. Many Opposition leaders raised concerns as there was no reaction or public appearance of Dhankar since his exit.

An election to pick his successor will take place shortly. His term as the vice president was to end on August 10, 2027. In the vice presidential election, the NDA pick CP Radhakrishnan, the Governor of Maharashtra, is pitted against the INDIA bloc's candiate B Sudershan Reddy, a former Supreme Court judge.

Dhakhar To Get Three Pensions

Officials said Dhankhar is entitled to three pensions: that of a former vice president, former Member of Parliament and former member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. There are no pension benefits for him as the governor of West Bengal.

Dhankhar can get one secretarial staff for a monthly reimbursement of Rs 25,000 as a former governor. As a one-term MP, he is entitled to Rs 45,000 per month, besides other benefits. As a former vice president, Dhankhar is entitled to a pension of nearly Rs 2 lakh per month, a Type-VIII bungalow, one personal secretary, one additional personal secretary, one personal assistant, one physician, one nursing officer and four personal attendants. After a former vice president dies, his or her spouse is entitled to a smaller Type-VII house.

(With PTI inputs)