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Jagdeep Dhankar
Who is Jagdeep Dhankhar?
Jagdeep Dhankhar on July 16 was named as the National Democratic Alliance candidate for Vice-President by the Bharatiya Janata Party President Jagat Prakash Nadda. He was formally the Governor of West Bengal and is now all set to succeed Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu.
Life and education
Dhankhar was born on May 18, 1951, in a small village named Kithana in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu. He did his schooling at Sainik School in Chittorgarh. After that he completed his primary and middle school education at Kithana Government School and Ghardhana Government School, respectively
The 71-year-old is a Bachelor of...
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Row in Rajya Sabha as Kharge flags Dhankhar's 'sudden exit'; BJP hits back
A heated argument broke out in the Rajya Sabha between Mallikarjun Kharge and the BJP after the former mentioned Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden exit as vice president
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CP Radhakrishnan takes oath as 15th Vice President; Dhankhar attends event
Radhakrishanan won the vice presidential election on Tuesday, defeating the joint opposition nominee B Sudershan Reddy by a margin of 152 votes
 "CP Radhakrishnan takes oath as 15th Vice President; Dhankhar attends event")
Vice President polls on September 9: How Parliament numbers stack up
The election for the Vice Presidential was called after Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation; NDA's CP Radhakrishnan and INDIA bloc's Sudershan Reddy are in the fray
 "Vice President polls on September 9: How Parliament numbers stack up")
After resignation, former VP Dhankhar set to shift to Chattarpur Enclave
Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, 74, made his first outing since resigning, visiting a dentist; he will now move from the VP residence to a farmhouse in Chattarpur
 "After resignation, former VP Dhankhar set to shift to Chattarpur Enclave")
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns: When and how will next Vice-President be elected?
With Jagdeep Dhankhar stepping down citing medical reasons, Article 68 kicks off the process to elect a new Vice President by members of both Houses of Parliament
 "Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns: When and how will next Vice-President be elected?")
Dhankhar's 'will retire in 2027' video resurfaces day after resignation
During his interaction with the crowd in JNU on July 10, Dhankhar said, "I will retire at the right time - August 2027. Subject to divine intervention"
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns as Vice President; here's how he made headlines
From impeachment motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar to allegations of being biased, here's how Vice President Dhankhar made headlines in his short tenure
PM Modi wishes Jagdeep Dhankhar 'good health' day after he resigned as VP
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as as Vice President citing health reasons, a day after presiding over the Monsoon Session; PM Modi wished him good health
 "PM Modi wishes Jagdeep Dhankhar 'good health' day after he resigned as VP")
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns as Vice President; here's all you need to know
The 14th Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, resigned on Monday night, citing health reasons. He took office in August 2022 and was due to serve a term till August 2027. His journey at a glance
 "Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns as Vice President; here's all you need to know")
Process to remove Justice Varma begins as RS chair admits notice
The Act states that no inquiry committee shall be constituted unless the motion has been admitted in both Houses
 "Process to remove Justice Varma begins as RS chair admits notice")
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns as Vice President of India, citing medical reasons
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned with immediate effect, citing health reasons and medical advice, thanking the President, Prime Minister, and Council of Ministers for their support
 "Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns as Vice President of India, citing medical reasons")
'Kisan Putra' to Vice Prez: Dhankhar's legacy of legal acumen & assertion
Jagdeep Dhankhar, from a farmer's son in Rajasthan to India's Vice President, leaves behind a legacy shaped by legal expertise, assertive governance, and a firm belief in constitutional values
 "'Kisan Putra' to Vice Prez: Dhankhar's legacy of legal acumen & assertion")
Dhankhar resigns: How many Indian Vice-Presidents left before term end?
Dhankhar, who took office in August 2022, stepped down just under three years into the role
 "Dhankhar resigns: How many Indian Vice-Presidents left before term end?")
Preamble of Constitution like parenthood, cannot be changed: V-P Dhankhar
While interacting with students he also said that, historically, no country's preamble has ever been changed, but added that Preamble of the Indian Constitution was altered during the Emergency era
Today's political atmosphere not favourable for Indian democracy: Dhankhar
He called for greater decorum in legislative conduct, cautioning that public disenchantment with the conduct of lawmakers inside legislatures could erode faith in democratic institutions
 "Today's political atmosphere not favourable for Indian democracy: Dhankhar")
VP Dhankar's concerns on farmers ignored repeatedly, says Congress
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said sadly, Dhankhar continues to be ignored when he raises concerns of farmers.
 "VP Dhankar's concerns on farmers ignored repeatedly, says Congress")
India under PM gave clear message, terrorism won't be tolerated: Dhankhar
The stand of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was that those who have wiped off the vermillion of our sisters have no right to live on this earth, says VP Jagdeep Dhankar
 "India under PM gave clear message, terrorism won't be tolerated: Dhankhar")
Pahalgam attack grim reminder that terrorism is global menace: V-P Dhankhar
He also appealed to the people to rise above political, personal and other interests to prioritise national interest
 "Pahalgam attack grim reminder that terrorism is global menace: V-P Dhankhar")
President Murmu, PM Modi extend greetings to nation on Ram Navami
President Murmu said that Lord Rama presented the highest ideals of sacrifice, commitment, harmony, and valor for humankind
 "President Murmu, PM Modi extend greetings to nation on Ram Navami")
V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar admitted to Aiims after chest pain, condition stable
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to the Critical Care Unit (CCU) at AIIMS Delhi after he complained of uneasiness and chest pain
 "V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar admitted to Aiims after chest pain, condition stable")
