Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, aged 75, was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, after experiencing a collapse during his morning walk. According to news agency PTI, Dhankhar briefly lost consciousness before being taken for medical evaluation and treatment.
Security personnel accompanying the former Vice President initially transported him home in a police control room (PCR) vehicle after the incident. A medical team, including doctors from the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) and AIIMS's Dr. Sandeep Seth, provided immediate assistance at his residence.
Current Condition at AIIMS
Given his health condition, Dhankhar was subsequently transferred to AIIMS via ambulance for comprehensive evaluation and treatment. He is currently admitted to the hospital's cardio-neuro centre and is under the care of the department of cardiology. As of the time of reporting, his precise health status remains unconfirmed, and AIIMS authorities have not issued an official statement.
Previous Health Concerns
This recent incident follows a series of health episodes experienced by the former Vice President over the past two years. In March 2025, Dhankhar was admitted to the critical care unit at AIIMS due to chest pain, subsequently undergoing angioplasty.
Later, in June 2025, he reportedly fainted during an official engagement in Nainital while attending the golden jubilee celebrations of Kumaon University. Earlier that year, in January 2025, Dhankhar was reported to have had two episodes of unconsciousness at his residence.