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LS Speaker Om Birla meets Dhankhar, expresses deep concern over mimicry incident

Lok 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..
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Will not tolerate any insult to Parliament, post of vice president: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on mimicry row

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar Wednesday said he will not tolerate any insult to Parliament and the post of vice president while expressing deep anguish over a TMC MP mimicking him in the..
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'I have never...': TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee says this on video of him imitating Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar also expressed his pain over suspended Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee apparently mimicking him during a protest in Parliament premises and said it is..
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'Dismayed to see Vice President humiliated' says President Murmu over mimicry of RS Chairman

President Murmu expresses dismay over mimicry incident involving Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar by suspended TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee outside Parliament. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expresses..
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'Insult unfortunate': PM Modi dials Vice President Dhankhar, condemns 'abject theatrics' of MPs in Parliament

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and expressed great pain over the "abject theatrics" of some MPs in Parliament complex, the Vice President's office..
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They have insulted my background, constitutional position: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee triggered an unseemly row by mimicking Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar during a 'mock session' held by opposition MPs protesting the suspension of 141 MPs...
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TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee mimicks Jagdeep Dhankhar, BJP says it's mockery of democracy

BJP criticizes TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee for mimicking Jagdeep Dhankhar while Rahul Gandhi filmed it. BJP leaders condemn the behavior of opposition MPs and describe it as a mockery of Parliament and..
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'Shameful, ridiculous, unacceptable': Jagdeep Dhankar slams Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee for mimicry act, hits out at Rahul Gandhi for making video


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Mimicking video row: VP, BJP slam opposition for 'unacceptable' incident

During an opposition demonstration at the parliament, Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee imitated Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, eliciting laughter from fellow members. Rahul Gandhi captured the..
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Record 78 MPs suspended in 1 day, total for session now 92

Parliament suspended 78 opposition MPs for defying House rules by showing placards, entering the well, and raising slogans over the December 13 security breach. This marks the highest number of..
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Rajya Sabha suspends 45 opposition MPs for defying rules and authority

Rajya Sabha suspends 45 Opposition MPs, including Jairam Ramesh and K C Venugopal, for defying House rules and authority of the Chair. MPs continuously shouted slogans, entered the Well, and displayed..
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President Droupadi Murmu hosts Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tarik at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday hosted Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tarik at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. She received him and the two leaders warmly greeted each other. Haitham Bin Tarik met Vice President..
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Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge writes to Rajya Sabha chairman, demands Amit Shah's statement on Parliament breach

In his letter Vice President Dhankhar, the LoP in the Upper House labelled the breach in Parliament security as a grave matter, demanding that Union Home Minister Amit Shah make a statement on the..
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TMC MP Derek O Brien suspended from Rajya Sabha till the end of session for 'gross misconduct'

Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar suspended TMC MP Derek O'Brien from upper house till the end of session for his 'gross misconduct'. Dhankhar named O'Brien and asked him to leave the House..
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Congress in a spot over DMK MP remark on self-determination

After facing heat generated by Udhayanidhi Stalin’s ‘Sanatan Dharma’ remark, Congress was pulled into another controversy Monday after ally DMK’s MP in Rajya Sabha Mohamed Abdulla quoted..
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Opposition, ruling members spar in Rajya Sabha over DMK member's controversial remark on J&K

Opposition and treasury benches engaged in a heated verbal duel in Rajya Sabha after a controversial remark by a DMK member during a discussion on Jammu and Kashmir bills. Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar..
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Politics of so-called freebies distort expenditure priorities, says VP Jagdeep Dhankhar

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed a National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) event in Bharat Mandapam to mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Dhankhar..
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'Pained by opposition jibes': Vice president Jagdeep Dhankar defends bowing to PM Modi

Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar expresses pain and displeasure over opposition targeting him for his extended namaste to PM Narendra Modi. Defending his gesture, Dhankhar explains that he bows..
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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar defends his use of 'yugpurush' accolade for PM Modi

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar defends calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'yugpurush' (personality of an era) at an event in Mumbai. He urges students to counter anti-national narratives and..
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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar says retired judges keeping country's arbitral system in tight fist grip

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed concern over retired judges dominating the arbitral system in India and called for necessary changes, including legislation. He praised Chief Justice D Y..
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Comparing Mahatma Gandhi with anyone nothing short of sacrilege: Congress criticises Vice President Dhankhar's comments

Congress leader Manish Tewari criticizes Vice President Dhankhar for comparing Mahatma Gandhi to PM Modi, calling it sacrilege. Tewari praises Gandhi as the 'Mahapurush' who mobilized Indians against..
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Mahatma Gandhi 'Mahapurush', PM Modi 'Yugpurush': Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar; watch video

"Mahatma Gandhi freed us from the slavery of British through satyagraha and non-violence. India's successful Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken us to a path where we always wanted to be," Dhankhar..
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Live streaming has taken SC to hearts, homes of citizens: CJI

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Chief Justice DY Chandrachud Monday said efforts should be made to make justice accessible to all regardless of background and circumstances, and to make it a..
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Parliament not amenable to any intervention from executive, judiciary: VP Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized the centrality and inviolability of Parliament in a democracy, stating that its supremacy should not be influenced by the executive or judiciary. He..
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PM Modi, President Murmu, other leaders extend Diwali greetings, emphasize harmony and joy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar have extended warm Diwali wishes to the nation, emphasizing the festival's significance in promoting love,..
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Vice president Jagdeep Dhankar directs circulation, publication of reports on 3 new bills

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has directed the circulation and publication of three reports on proposed bills titled 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023', 'The Bharatiya..
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Malaysian foreign minister Kadir to visit India on foreign minister Jaishankar's invitation

Malaysian Foreign Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir will be on an official visit to India from November 6-7, during which he will also chair the India-Malaysia Joint Commission Meeting. Kadir is visiting..
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Those who leak question papers ruin hard work of students: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar


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Indefinite suspension: SC asks AAP MP Raghav Chadha to tender unconditional apology to RS chairperson

The Supreme Court on Friday asked suspended AAP lawmaker Raghav Chadha to tender an unconditional apology to Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar on the select committee issue, and hoped that he..
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Women are backbone of Parliament, country's economic development: Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has stated that women are essential to the functioning of Parliament and the economic development of the country. He believes that their presence will help in the..
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Vice president Jagdeep Dhankar urges people to believe in judicial system instead of hitting streets when faced with legal issues

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar urged people to have faith in the country's judicial system rather than resorting to protests when faced with legal issues. He praised the effectiveness of the judiciary..
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Andhra Pradesh's train mishap: Vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge condole loss of lives

Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, expressed his condolences and prayed for the quick recovery of the injured following a train derailment in Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagaram district. Congress..
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Vice President Dhankhar hits out at Chidambaram for his remarks on women's reservation law

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized Congress leader P Chidambaram for his remarks about women's reservation in legislatures, calling it shameful to turn people's ignorance into political equity...
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Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar signs Women's Reservation Bill, to be placed before President for her assent

The Constitution amendment bill was passed by the Lok Sabha with near unanimity and the Rajya Sabha with unanimity during a special session of Parliament earlier this month.
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Dhankhar gives Rajya Sabha all-women vice-chairs panel for a day


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Vice President Dhankar, PM Modi, Om Birla to lead Central Hall function tomorrow

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will lead a function in the Central Hall of Parliament on Tuesday.
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Women will get proper representation in Parliament, state assemblies soon: VP Jagdeep Dhankhar

VP Dhankhar expressed confidence that the day is not far when women would get their due representation in Parliament and legislative assemblies through an amendment to the Constitution.
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AAP MP Raghav Chadha suspended from Rajya Sabha for violation of rules

AAP MP Raghav Chadha was on Friday suspended from Rajya Sabha for "gross violation of rules" after four MPs complained against him for naming them in a house panel without their consent.​Rajya Sabha..
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BJP trying suppress my voice: Raghav Chadha on breach of privilege complaints against him

In his first reaction after Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar referred complaints of four MPs, who accused Chadha of proposing their name for constitution of a select committee without their..
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Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar refers forgery complaints against AAP’s Raghav Chadha to privileges panel

The complaint against Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha witnessed a fresh development on Wednesday with Upper House chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar referring the complaints of at least four MPs against him to..
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TMC leader Derek O’Brien suspended from Rajya Sabha, then allowed to be back

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar announced the suspension of TMC leader Derek O’Brien only to let him come back as the House reconvened post adjournment at 12 noon. O’Brien was allowed to..
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'Didn't take sense of the House': Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar says decision on suspension of TMC's Derek O’ Brien yet to be taken

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday said that the decision on suspension of TMC member Derek O’ Brien from the upper house is still pending with him as he couldn't take the sense of the..
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RS Chairman Dhankhar accuses Derek O'Brien of indulging in 'theatrics' in House to gain publicity

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday accused TMC member Derek O'Brien of doing "theatrics" in the House to gain publicity during a heated debate on the Delhi services bill.Dhankhar's..
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VP Jagdeep Dhankhar expresses anguish over ‘sinister effort’ by some to ‘tarnish’ institutions

Vice-president of India and ex-officio chairperson of the Rajya Sabha Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday expressed anguish over the "sinister effort" by some to taint institutions in the country. He also came..
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Ministers Piyush Goyal, Pralhad Joshi meet Mallikarjun Kharge to break deadlock in Rajya Sabha

Leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, who is also the Congress president, on Thursday skipped a meeting called by chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar to ensure smooth functioning of the..
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I don't need to defend someone who has global recognition: Jagdeep Dhankhar on Kharge's 'defending PM' remark


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Will be violating my oath if I impart directive for presence of PM: Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankar

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said that he would be “violating his oath” if he imparted any directive to the Prime Minister to be present in the House as it was the latter’s..
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RS chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar asks education minister Dharmendra Pradhan to provide copy of Vedas to all MPs


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Opposition MPs walkout from Rajya Sabha over Manipur issue

Opposition leaders on Wednesday walked out from the Rajya Sabha after the Chair did not admit their notices for suspension of the listed business and take up discussion on the Manipur issue. Soon after..
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Opposition mulls no-confidence motion against Dhankhar

Even as they await a discussion on their no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha, opposition parties are mobilising opinion to move a no-trust motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, alleging..
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