Jagdeep Dhankhar
14th Vice President of India since 2022 (born 1951)
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Jagdeep Dhankhar is an Indian politician and lawyer, serving as the current Vice President of India since 2022. He previously served as the Governor of West Bengal from 2019 to 2022. He also served as a Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs in the Chandra Shekhar ministry from 1990 to 1991. He was a member of Lok Sabha from 1989 to 1991 and later a Member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from 1993 to 1998. He has also been affiliated with multiple political parties in India, including the Bharatiya Janata Party, Indian National Congress and Janata Dal.
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Stopped by Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar from taking Rajya Sabha oath in name of community guru: TMC MP Mamata Bala ThakurIntense political battle between Mamata Thakur and Santanu Thakur in Bongaon, reflecting BJP-TMC rivalry for Matua community votes. The conflict escalates with personal history, eviction, and CAA rules..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Jagdeep Dhankhar tells TMC's Mamata Bala Thakur to not use guru's name in oath takingIndiaTimes - Published | |
BJP President JP Nadda takes oath as Rajya Sabha memberThe oath was administered by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes | |
'India does not need...': Vice President Dhankar hits back after US, UN, Germany comment on Delhi CM Kejriwal's arrestVice President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized India's robust democracy and independent judiciary at the 70th Founders' Day of the Indian Institute of Public Administration.DNA - Published | |
Parliament sets new practice of Sengol procession ahead of President's addressPresident Droupadi Murmu entered the new Parliament Building escorted by Jagdeep Dhankhar and Om Birla with an official carrying the 'Sengol'. Rajeev Sharma, a senior Marshal in the Lok Sabha, removed..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar urges assembly speakers to make available a constitution with all amendmentsTaking to his social media handle, the Vice President posted on X, "The constitution has amendments; they must be added to it. Why should our people not know about the 22 paintings that are an integral..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Agitations on streets are indicative of lack of faith in legislatures: VP DhankarVice President Dhankhar, addressing the 84th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference, expressed concern over the decline of discipline and decorum in legislatures. He stated that the rise of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
House panel examining Bill to raise minimum age of marriage for women gets another extensionThe parliamentary committee responsible for reviewing the 'Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021,' which proposes increasing the age of marriage for women from 18 to 21, aligning it with..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Karpoori Thakur should have been given Ratna during his lifetime: Vice President Jagdeep DhankarIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Amrti Kaal' marked by commemorating those who made us proud: VP DhankharVice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday inaugurated the year-long pan India campaign 'Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Samman' to commemorate the 75th Year of India as Republic, saying that the Amrti Kaal..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Ayodhya event a defining moment: Vice President Jagdeep DhankharIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Tryst with divinity': VP Dhankhar congratulates people on Pran Pratishtha of Ram LallaVice President Jagdeep Dhankhar congratulates citizens on the 'epochal day' of Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya's Ram temple. January 22 is a defining moment of 'tryst with divinity' in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
IMD launches multiple initiatives to protect critical sectors, enters its 150th year of establishmentIndia Meteorological Department (IMD) launched a national framework of climate services (NFCS) to protect critical sectors through climate monitoring. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar launched Panchayat..IndiaTimes - Published | Three new laws have unshackled Indian Criminal Justice system from colonial legacy, says VP DhankharIndiaTimes - Published |
Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi takes dig at Congress for 'making fun' of Jagdeep Dhankhar's courteous behaviourRajya Sabha MP and former chief justice of India Ranjan Gogoi slammed the Congress for making fun of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar and posted an old picture of Dhankhar bowing while interacting with..IndiaTimes - Published | Opposition should watch Vajpayee videos, learn how to behave in Parliament: BJP Bengal chiefBJP's West Bengal president Sukanta Majumdar takes a swipe at the Opposition alliance on the 99th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, urging them to watch old videos of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee attacks Vice-President Dhankhar, defends his mimicry actIndiaTimes - Published | Kalyan Banerjee attacks Vice President Dhankhar again, claims mimicry fundamental right of expressionTrinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee defends his mimicry of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, stating that mimicry is a form of expression and a fundamental right. Banerjee emphasizes that the right to..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Would be distressing when history judges presiding officers harshly ... : Mallikarjun Kharge replies to Jagdeep Dhankhar's letterCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge said Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar's letter to him "unfortunately justified the autocratic and arrogant attitude of the government towards Parliament has..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge writes to VP Jagdeep Dhankhar, expresses inability to meet him as he's away from DelhiCongress President Kharge refuses to meet Rajya Sabha Chairman due to absence from Delhi. He supports transcending differences for the greater good and emphasizes adherence to constitutional principles..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Arrogance at its peak in TMC': Dharmendra Pradhan hits out after Kalyan Banerjee dares Centre to arrest him over mimicry rowUnion Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee for mimicking Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar during the Winter Session of Parliament. In response, Banerjee defiantly stated..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Will be remembered by generations to come': EAM S Jaishankar pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversaryExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar pays tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 99th birth anniversary, highlighting his significant contributions to India's economy, security,..IndiaTimes - Published |
No talks underway to include BSP in INDIA bloc: RLD chief Jayant ChaudharyNo talks with BSP for including them in the INDIA alliance, says RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary. Seat distribution among the alliance parties will be decided soon. Mayawati has expressed her reluctance to..IndiaTimes - Published | Yogi Adityanath has become a symbol of 'person of action': Vice President DhankharVice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday said that it was a delightful day for him when he was told that the Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath wanted to talk to him. Yogi Adityanath has..IndiaTimes - Published |
'I am a sufferer': VP Jagdeep Dhankar launches veiled attack against opposition amid mimicry video rowRajya Sabha chairman and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized opposition parties for creating a ruckus in the winter session of Parliament. He stated that repeated personal attacks against him..IndiaTimes - Published | Forces scornful towards India's culture should be retaliated against: Vice President Jagdeep DhankharVice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed concern about a small section of people in India who have no respect for the country's 5,000-year-old cultural legacy. He called for those who take pride in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai meets PM ModiChhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the steps being taken by the Chhattisgarh government to fulfill the party's poll promises. They also..IndiaTimes - Published | Unemployment reason behind Parliament breach: Rahul GandhiCongress leader Rahul Gandhi said the youth of India spend 7.5 hours a day on social media because they don’t have jobs, blaming the Modi government for “rampant unemployment” in the country,..IndiaTimes - Published |
VP Dhankhar replies to Mallikarjun Kharge, Sharad Pawar over suspensions​In two separate letters to leader of opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar, two of the senior-most MPs in Rajya Sabha, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar sought to justify the..IndiaTimes - Published | Suspension of MPs detrimental to core principles of parliamentary democracy: Mallikarjun Kharge to Jagdeep DhankharIndiaTimes - Published |
Save Democracy: INDIA bloc leaders stage protest against bulk suspension of MPs from ParliamentLeaders of the INDIA bloc stage 'Save Democracy' protest at Jantar Mantar against suspension of 146 opposition MPs from Winter Session. Opposition leaders Sharad Pawar, Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Weaponizing disturbances as political strategy': VP Dhankhar hits out at opposition MPsThe Rajya Sabha Chairman after the conclusion of the 262nd Session of the Rajya Sabha, said that the productivity of the Upper House stood at 79 per cent.DNA - Published |
"Weaponizing disturbances as political strategy doesn't resonate" VP Dhankhar on avoidable disruptions in Rajya SabhaThe Rajya Sabha Chairman expressed his concern over the disturbances in the Upper House during the Winter Session, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling our Constitutional obligation. Despite the..IndiaTimes - Published | Kharge slams Dhankhar as opposition holds rally to protest suspensionsCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar for indulging in party politics and using caste, region, and profession as a shield. Kharge participates in the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Missing PC, Singhvi & Sibal, says VP during debate on 3 justice billsDuring the discussion in Rajya Sabha, nominated member Mahesh Jethmalani expressed his views on the criminal justice bills, while chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed his concern over the absence of..IndiaTimes - Published | Allergic to 'Congress grass': Piyush Goyal's jibe at opposition Congress in Rajya SabhaPiyush Goyal, leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha, took a jibe at the Congress, stating that he is allergic to 'Congress grass', an invasive weed. Goyal asked Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav..IndiaTimes - Published |
Dhankhar mimicry row: Jat Mahasabha demands action against Rahul Gandhi, Kalyan BanerjeeJat Mahasabha volunteers demand action against TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for mimicking Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. The political row broke out when Banerjee derisively..IndiaTimes - Published | I’ve been victim of insults for 20 years: PM Modi while expressing anguish over Dhankhar’s mimicryA day after Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee mimicked Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar in front of Parliament during the protests against suspension of many members, PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress president Kharge slams Vice President Dhankhar for linking caste to mimicry incidentLashing out at Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar for linking caste to the incident of mimicry, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge told the vice president that he is always denied the opportunity..IndiaTimes - Published | MP's mimicry insult to Vice President post: Jagdeep DhankharOn a day President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed dismay over mimicry of vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar by TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee, the BJP MPs and some ministers stood up in..IndiaTimes - Published |
I've been insulted for 20 yrs, PM Modi consoles Vice President Jagdeep DhankarIndiaTimes - Published | West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee blames recording by Rahul Gandhi for Dhankhar rowWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee downplayed the mimicry incident involving Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, stating that it was not meant to be disrespectful. She mentioned that if Rahul Gandhi..IndiaTimes - Published |
Should I say I am not allowed to speak in Parliament because I am Dalit: KhargeCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes dragging castes into every issue and questions the need to mention his Dalit origins when not allowed to speak in Rajya Sabha. He condemns the mimicry..IndiaTimes - Published | MPs suspension row: INDIA bloc MPs to hold march from Vijay Chowk to Parliament tomorrowParliamentarians of INDIA bloc march from Parliament House to Vijay Chowk on suspension of members in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. Floor leaders hold meeting at Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition..IndiaTimes - Published |
Not meant to be disrespectful: Mamata Banerjee on Jagdeep Dhankhar's mimicry by party MPWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee downplays mimicry row involving Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, saying it was not meant to be disrespectful. Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee..IndiaTimes - Published | Vacancy for cameraman in our MP Ravi Kishan's studio: BJP chief JP Nadda's swipe at Rahul GandhiBJP chief JP Nadda criticized opposition parties for the 'mimicry' incident, calling their elected representatives 'clowns'. He specifically targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, suggesting he apply..IndiaTimes - Published |
'They have turned into jokers,' says JP Nadda after TMC's Kalyan Banerjee mimics VP DhankharBJP President JP Nadda condemned the Opposition for mimicking Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and compared them to 'jokers'. Two more Lok Sabha MPs were suspended for misconduct. A total of 143 MPs..IndiaTimes - Published | Mimicry video row: Rahul Gandhi slams BJP, media for ignoring issues like MP suspensions, unemploymentCongress leader Rahul Gandhi criticizes BJP for ignoring demands to discuss TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee's mimicry video row, Gautam Adani, Rafale deal, and rising unemployment in Parliament. He also..IndiaTimes - Published |
Mimicry video row: Rajya Sabha chairman upset as he think only he can make fun of his position, Mahua Moitra takes dig at VP Jagdeep DhankarFormer MP Mahua Moitra criticizes her Trinamool Congress colleague Kalyan Banerjee for mimicking Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar, saying Dhankar thinks he is the only person entitled to mock his..IndiaTimes - Published | LS Speaker Om Birla meets Dhankhar, expresses deep concern over mimicry incidentLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed concern over the demeaning behavior of some MPs towards the Vice President. Birla met with Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar and called this behavior a 'new..IndiaTimes - Published |
