India, Aug. 13 -- Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar skipped the founder's day celebration of his alma mater, Sainik School Chittorgarh (Rajasthan), on August 8, even as his office confirmed his availability for a visit and naming of the sports arena after him, people aware of the matter said.

The Border Security Force (Rajasthan Frontier) inspector general, also an alumnus of the school, eventually inaugurated the Jagdeep Dhankhar Sports Arena.

The reason for Dhankar's absence and when he informed the school authorities of his unavailability was unclear. The Vice President's Office had informally confirmed his availability in the third week of June for the school function.

Dhankhar has not been seen in public since his abrupt resi...