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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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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")
VP Dhankhar calls for constructive debate and dialogue in Parliament
While addressing the 33rd Foundation Day of the National Commission for Women (NCW), he said what the country truly needs is an opposition that is both constructive and cooperative
 "VP Dhankhar calls for constructive debate and dialogue in Parliament")
India's history written by colonisers with distorted perspective: Dhankhar
Dhankhar asserted that philosophical schools of Vedanta, Jainism, Buddhism and others have always encouraged dialogue and co-existence- principles that hold immense value in today's polarised world
Murmu, VP Dhankhar, and LS Speaker Birla condole Shyam Benegal's demise
Benegal, a pivotal figure in Indian cinema, passed away on Monday at the age of 90 at Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central
 "Murmu, VP Dhankhar, and LS Speaker Birla condole Shyam Benegal's demise")
Dhankhar spoke for almost 30% of time in RS, claims TMC's Derek O'Brien
Slamming the chairman on the last day of the Winter Session, O'Brien said that the Upper House ran for a total of 43 hours till December 18 and Dhankhar spoke for around four and a half hours
 "Dhankhar spoke for almost 30% of time in RS, claims TMC's Derek O'Brien")
Kharge accuses VP Dhankhar of suppressing Opposition's freedom of speech
On behalf of the Opposition, Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Naseer Hussain on Tuesday submitted the notice signed by 60 opposition MPs -- including from the Congress, RJD, TMC, CPI, CPI-M, JMM
 "Kharge accuses VP Dhankhar of suppressing Opposition's freedom of speech")
History won't forgive those denying level playing field in House: Sibal
In a first, parties of the opposition INDIA bloc spearheaded by the Congress on Tuesday submitted a notice in the Rajya Sabha for moving a no-confidence motion against Dhankhar
 "History won't forgive those denying level playing field in House: Sibal")
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis calls on President Murmu, Vice President Dhankhar
Earlier on Thursday, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis assumed office after taking oath as the Chief Minister for the third time
 "Maharashtra CM Fadnavis calls on President Murmu, Vice President Dhankhar")
Maritime sector key to India's vision of 3rd largest economy: VP Dhankhar
Addressing the participants, including delegates from 11 countries, he further said that modern India has a 7,500 km coastline, 13 major ports, and 200 non-major ports that establish it as an
 "Maritime sector key to India's vision of 3rd largest economy: VP Dhankhar")
Farmers' protests received booster dose from no less than VP: Cong
The opposition party's assertion came ahead of a scheduled march by a group of farmers to Delhi
 "Farmers' protests received booster dose from no less than VP: Cong")
PM Modi has put farmers' issues at centre stage, says VP Dhankhar
Dhankhar on Tuesday had said in Mumbai that agitating farmers did not augur well for the overall well-being of the nation
 "PM Modi has put farmers' issues at centre stage, says VP Dhankhar")
Parliamentary disruption a malady, weakens our foundation: VP Dhankar
Vice President Dhankhar, who is Rajya Sabha Chairman, said that 75th National Constitution Day on November 26 was a moment for parliamentarians to send a message of hope to 1.4 billion people
Independence will be jeopardised if creed placed above country: Dhankhar
In functioning of these organs of the state, domain exclusivity is quintessence to making optimal contributions in steering Bharat toward unprecedented heights of prosperity and equity, he asserted
 "Independence will be jeopardised if creed placed above country: Dhankhar")
North-East India becoming a place of opportunity today, says VP Dhankhar
He remarked, We are seeing a phase of Purvodaya that was never imagined, even by the people of this land
Vice Prez Jagdeep Dhankhar meets former PM HD Deve Gowda in Bengaluru
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday morning met former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, in Bengaluru.
 "Vice Prez Jagdeep Dhankhar meets former PM HD Deve Gowda in Bengaluru")
India presents different picture than 10 years ago, says VP Dhankhar
Dhankhar was speaking during the inauguration programme of Uttar Pradesh Sainik School in Gorakhpur
Will VP, PM speak up: Sibal on student's death mistaken for cattle smuggler
All the five accused -- Saurabh, Anil Kaushik, Varun, Krishna and Adesh -- were arrested on August 28 and remanded in police custody for two days
 "Will VP, PM speak up: Sibal on student's death mistaken for cattle smuggler")
VP Dhankhar condemns Kolkata rape-murder case, calls for strong punishment
He slammed those justifying the rape incident by calling it a regular occurrence, saying he is appalled by their thought process
