India, Aug. 26 -- Amid growing speculation over Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation as the Vice President of India, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday clarified that the resignation was due to health issues and dismissed the opposition's claims that he was under "house arrest".

In an interview with ANI, the Union Home Minister said, "Dhankhar sahab's resignation letter is clear in itself. He has cited health reasons for his resignation. He has also expressed heartfelt gratitude towards the Prime Minister and other ministers and government members for his good tenure."

"It seems like your interpretation of truth and lies is based on what the opposition has to say. We shouldn't make a fuss out of all this. Dhankhar held a constitutional p...