Jagdeep Dhankhar
Vice President of India from 2022 to 2025
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Jagdeep Dhankhar is an Indian politician and lawyer who served as the vice president of India from 2022 to 2025. 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, and served as a member of Lok Sabha from 1989 to 1991. Between 1993 and 1998, he was a Member of Rajasthan's Legislative Assembly. He has been affiliated with multiple political parties in India, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Indian National Congress (INC), and the Janata Dal (JD).
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Where is Jagdeep Dhankhar? Sanjay Raut writes to Amit Shah; asks 'what happened to VP?'Amidst growing concerns, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has urged Home Minister Amit Shah to disclose the whereabouts and health status of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned unexpectedly in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Kapil Sibal: Where is Dhankhar, should we file habeas corpus?Kapil Sibal, former minister, has raised concerns about the sudden disappearance of ex-Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar from public view since his resignation. Sibal expressed that he has been unable to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Heard of Laapataa Ladies not of laapataa VP': Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Jagdeep Dhankhar's whereabouts; demands answers from Amit ShahRajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has voiced concerns over the whereabouts of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, noting his absence from public view since his resignation on July 22, citing health..IndiaTimes - Published | |
VP elections: PM Modi, BJP chief JP Nadda to pick candidate; NDA leaders hold key huddleFollowing Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation, the NDA convened a crucial strategy meeting on Wednesday to deliberate on the upcoming Vice-Presidential election. Authorizing Prime Minister Modi and BJP..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Parliament logjam over SIR: Congress says discussion on 'votebandi' non-negotiable; asks why ignore Dhankar's 2023 ruling?"Yesterday, the deputy chairman gave a ruling that because the Lok Sabha Speaker had said so on December 14, 1988, any matter concerning the Election Commission cannot be discussed in Parliament. But..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Jagdeep Dhankar forced out by government as he decided to go by book: Mallikarjun KhargeCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge claimed Jagdeep Dhankhar was forced to resign as Vice-President after he started acting independently and allowed a notice for the removal of Justice Varma. Kharge..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Who will succeed Jagdeep Dhankhar? Vice presidential election on September 9; all you need to knowThe Election Commission of India has declared that the election for the Vice President of India is scheduled for September 9, 2025. As per the ECI's released schedule, the deadline for submitting..IndiaTimes - Published | |
After Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation, Vice Presidential election scheduled for...After former Vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns, the elections for the appointment of next Vice President of India are scheduled for September 9.DNA - Published | |
Election Commission finalises electoral college list ahead of upcoming vice-presidential electionThe Election Commission is moving closer to announcing the schedule for the vice-presidential election. It has finalised the electoral college list. The list includes elected members of Lok Sabha and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Vice president election: EC finalises electoral college; poll necessitated after Jagdeep Dhankar's resignationThe Election Commission has completed the electoral college list for the upcoming Vice Presidential election in 2025. This follows Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation from the Vice President post. The list..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Varma row: Ignoring RS notice illegal, says Congress; 'petty mindset'Congress has criticized BJP's decision to prioritize the Lok Sabha notice regarding Justice Yashwant Varma over the Rajya Sabha notice, alleging it stems from insecurity and a desire to control the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Only Dhankhar, PM Modi know real reason behind VP’s exit: Mallikarjun KhargeCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge stated he lacks information regarding Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation as Vice President, suggesting it's a matter between Dhankhar and Prime Minister Modi. Kharge..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Opposition motion in RS to oust Justice Varma was submitted, not admittedThe Lok Sabha is set to consider an all-party motion to remove Justice Yashwant Varma of Allahabad HC due to a cash-in-house controversy. A similar motion in the Rajya Sabha, initially accepted by..IndiaTimes - Published | It's 'business-as-usual' for parties, Dhankhar now marooned in a political no man's landJagdeep Dhankhar's abrupt resignation as Vice President, ostensibly due to health reasons, has been met with muted reactions from both the government and opposition. Dhankhar's acceptance of an..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Secular' and 'socialist' will remain in Preamble: GovernmentThe government has clarified that it has no intention to remove "socialist" and "secular" from the Constitution's preamble, despite ongoing debates. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal stated that no formal..IndiaTimes - Published | Parliament monsoon session: Discussion on Dhankhar’s resignation rejected; House dismisses over two dozen adjournment noticesThe Monsoon Session of Parliament is facing disruption as the Opposition protests the rejection of adjournment notices, particularly regarding the sudden resignation of former Vice President Jagdeep..IndiaTimes - Published |
Dhankhar resigns: Has the VP been asked to vacate his residence immediately? Govt clarifiesFollowing Jagdeep Dhankhar's unexpected resignation as Vice President, the government refuted claims that he was compelled to immediately vacate his official residence. Opposition parties are..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP to use oppn's own words to foil attack over Dhankhar exitAs the opposition seemingly prepares to leverage Jagdeep Dhankhar's unexpected resignation against the government, the ruling party is poised to counter with reminders of the opposition's past..IndiaTimes - Published |
DNA Verified: Jagdeep Dhankhar asked to vacate his official residence immediately? Know the truth behind viral claimJagdeep Dhankhar surprised everyone by stepping down as vice president on Monday night, citing health reasons.DNA - Published | Dhankhars pack up, set to vacate Vice-President Enclave; to be allotted bungalow in Lutyens' DelhiJust fifteen months after moving into the newly constructed Vice President's Enclave, Jagdeep Dhankhar is preparing to relocate. His resignation, tendered due to health concerns, has triggered the..IndiaTimes - Published |
'100 khoon maaf karne ke liye': CM Revanth Reddy bats for Vice-President from Telangana; cites OBC neglect by NDATelangana's chief minister, Revanth Reddy, has urged for a leader from Telangana to be chosen as the next Vice President, following Jagdeep Dhankhar's unexpected resignation. He strongly advocated for..IndiaTimes - Published | Dhankhar's successor: EC begins preparations to hold vice presidential pollThe Election Commission has initiated the process for the vice presidential election following Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation. The electoral college, comprising members of both Houses of Parliament, is..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Threatened with impeachment': TMC says Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned under NDA government pressure; claims Rajnath Singh to be next VPIndiaTimes - Published | Dhankar resignation: EC initiates process of electing next vice-president - what we know"On completion of the preparatory activities, the announcement of the election schedule to the office of the Vice President of India will follow as soon as possible," the EC said in a statement.IndiaTimes - Published |
What happened on Monday in Rajya Sabha: Blow-by-blow account of the day when Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar quitIn the resignation letter sent to President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar cited health as the reason for his decision. However, it raised more questions. As his secretariate at 4.30..DNA - Published | Kharge sums up oppn mood: It is 'neither happy, nor sad'Rajya Sabha proceedings were disrupted by opposition protests following Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation as Vice President. MPs expressed bafflement, while Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge stated the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Was Varma notice in Rajya Sabha just submitted or was it admitted?A controversy erupted following Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar's acknowledgment of the opposition's motion to remove Allahabad HC Justice Yashwant Varma. The central issue revolves around..IndiaTimes - Published | Dhankhar's move to examine oppn's notice raised suspicionsJagdeep Dhankhar abruptly resigned as Vice-President. This followed tension and disagreement over his decisions. PM Modi's terse message hinted at the discord. Dhankhar's move regarding Justice Varma's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Politics at play? Jagdeep Dhankhar's 'shock' exit as VP turns critics into 'well-wishers'; Congress seeks answersJagdeep Dhankhar's unexpected resignation as Vice-President due to health reasons has triggered a surprising shift in political dynamics. While NDA leaders remained largely silent, opposition parties,..IndiaTimes - Published | From 'no trust' to 'kisanputra': Jagdeep Dhankhar's exit leaves opposition puzzled - and praisingJagdeep Dhankhar resigned from the Vice President post. This action surprised many opposition MPs. They had previously clashed with him. Some leaders are now requesting him to reconsider. Mallikarjun..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Kisanputra denied farewell': Congress questions Jagdeep Dhankhar's abrupt resignation, slams PM Modi's 'non-post'The Congress party is questioning Jagdeep Dhankhar's abrupt resignation as Vice President, suggesting the reasons are more complex than health concerns. They criticized PM Modi's brief response and..IndiaTimes - Published | Resignation row: CM Mamata Banerjee casts doubt on VP Jagdeep Dhankhar’s health reason for departure; says ‘he’s a healthy man’West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed doubt over VP Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation citing his good health, fueling political speculation. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh suggested deeper reasons, possibly..IndiaTimes - Published |
Will Nitish Kumar replace Jagdeep Dhankhar? BJP may pull him out to beat anti-incumbency in Bihar polls as...Who will replace outgoing Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar? Will it be Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar or incumbent Rajya Sabha Deputy Speaker Harivansh? Or will it be someone else? These questions..DNA - Published | Vice President election after Jagdeep Dhankhar's exit: How numbers stack up in Parliament? Who has the numbers?India is set for a Vice Presidential election following Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation. The election, mandated to occur swiftly, will determine Dhankhar's successor, who will serve a full..IndiaTimes - Published |
Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation: What happened between 1pm and 4:30pm? Ex-VP's sudden exit fuels speculations about 'other' reasonsJagdeep Dhankhar's unexpected resignation as Vice President, citing health reasons, has triggered speculation, especially given his active morning and the timing during the Monsoon Session. Opposition..IndiaTimes - Published | How did Jagdeep Dhankhar become most controversial vice president? About Sonia, Rahul, SC, RSS, he said...Jagdeep Dhankhar may be remembered as the most controversial Vice President for his unsavoury comments on the opposition members. He has been accused of siding with the ruling party, the BJP, and the..DNA - Published |
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns as Vice President: Know how much pension, what facilities will he get? Who will handle his duties now?Dhankhar's resignation has raised questions about his pension, future benefits, and who will now take over his responsibilities.DNA - Published | President accepts Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation as Vice President, confirms Rajya Sabha chairDeputy Rajya Sabha Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh was seen chairing the proceedings after Dhankhar's resignation.DNA - Published |
Dhankhar's sudden resignation: Did Nadda, Rijiju skipping BAC meeting sour ties? What BJP chief saidJP Nadda refuted opposition claims linking senior ministers' absence from a Rajya Sabha meeting to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation. Nadda confirmed his and Kiren Rijiju's prior..IndiaTimes - Published | Dhankhar's sudden exit: PM Modi wishes him good health; President accepts resignationPrime Minister Modi conveyed his well wishes to Jagdeep Dhankhar, who stepped down from his position as Vice President due to health concerns. President Murmu accepted Dhankhar's resignation, and the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Dhankhar’s resignation sparks buzz: Opposition not on same page? Priyanka Chaturvedi ‘fact checks’ Jairam RameshVice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's unexpected resignation has stirred political turmoil, igniting a debate between opposition leaders. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi refuted Congress leader..IndiaTimes - Published | Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns as VP: What happened between 1 and 4.30pm? Congress points to 'deeper reasons' behind sudden exitIndiaTimes - Published |
Watch: As Jagdeep Dhankar resigns unexpectedly, his old video resurfaces; had said 'Will quit in 2027, subject to divine intervention'Vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on Monday evening, citing medical reasons, cutting short his term scheduled to end in August 2027. His resignation, which came on the first day of Parliament's..IndiaTimes - Published | Surprise exit: As Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns, NDA in huddle over VP post; who’s in the running?Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on Monday, citing health reasons, creating a vacancy for a new vice-president. His resignation surprised the BJP-led NDA, which will now consider potential..IndiaTimes - Published |
Dhankhar flags 'duplicate' signsRajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed apprehension regarding a parliamentarian's signature appearing twice on a motion seeking the removal of Allahabad High Court Justice Shekhar Yadav. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress terms Dhankhar's resignation 'inexplicable', urges him to reconsiderIn a surprising turn, Congress has appealed to Jagdeep Dhankhar to retract his resignation as Vice President, even petitioning PM Modi to intervene. Jairam Ramesh termed Dhankhar's departure..IndiaTimes - Published |
Shock exit: Dhankhar quits as VP on first day of Parl sessionVice President Jagdeep Dhankhar abruptly resigned, citing health reasons, just before completing two years in office. His resignation, submitted to President Droupadi Murmu, took effect immediately...IndiaTimes - Published | Who will be the next Vice President of India after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns?Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's abrupt resignation on Monday has opened the contest for his successor. Dhankhar, 74, has cited health reasons for his decision. Read on to know more on this.DNA - Published |
Jagdeep Dhankhar quits as Vice President: What he said in Rajya Sabha today; judge impeachment, cash under seatJagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice President, citing health reasons, shortly after addressing the Rajya Sabha. He raised concerns about an impeachment motion against a high court judge and unclaimed..IndiaTimes - Published | Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns as vice president: What happens next? All you need to know about election processJagdeep Dhankhar resigned as vice president, citing health concerns and following medical advice, a position he held since 2022. His resignation triggers a constitutional process for the Election..IndiaTimes - Published |