'Heard of Laapataa Ladies not of laapataa VP': Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Jagdeep Dhankhar's whereabouts; demands answers from Amit Shah

Saturday, 9 August 2025 (52 minutes ago)
Rajya 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 reasons. Sibal urged Home Minister Amit Shah to address the matter, highlighting Dhankhar's incommunicado status and suggesting the possibility of filing a habeas corpus petition.

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