'My recent past is proof': Ex-VP Dhankhar's cryptic remarks raise eyebrows; first public speech since resignation

NEW DELHI: Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday delivered his first public speech since stepping down from office. Addressing a gathering in Bhopal, he highlighted the importance of fulfilling one’s duties and responsibilities, even in the face of personal constraints citing his recent past as proof. Speaking at the launch of Hum Aur Yeh Vishwa, a book by RSS joint general secretary Manmohan Vaidya, Dhankhar remarked, “In today's time, people are drifting away from morality and spirituality. 'Main flight pakadne ki chinta se apne kartavya ko nahin chhod sakta'. My recent past is proof of it…” Dhankhar also warned against getting caught in a narrative, saying that once you’re stuck, it becomes very difficult to get out, adding that "I am not giving my example." “‘Bha