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Jagdeep Dhankhar
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- Born 18 May 1951
- Age 73
- Birth Place Kithana, Rajasthan India
- Profession Lawyer
- Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party
- In Office Governor Of West Bengal 30 July 2019 - 18 July 2022, Union Minister Of State For Parliamentary Affairs 21 November 1990 - 21 June 1991, Member Of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly 4 December 1993 - 29 November 1998, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 2 December 1989 - 21 June 1991
- Residence Vice President's Enclave, New Delhi
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Jagdeep Dhankhar BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 02 Feb 2025
Jagdeep Dhankhar, the 14th Vice President of India, is a distinguished lawyer, politician, and statesman. He has held various positions in the judiciary, legislature, and executive branches of government before becoming the Governer of Bengal in July 2019.
Jagdeep Dhankhar was born on May 18, 1...
Jagdeep Dhankhar PERSONAL LIFE
| Spouse | Sudesh Dhankhar (1979), |
| Education | University of Rajasthan (BA, LLB) |
POSITIONS HELD BY Jagdeep Dhankhar
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly | N/A |
| Member of the 9th Lok Sabha | 2 December 1989 - 13 March 1991 |
| Governor of West Bengal | 30 July 2019 - 17 July 2022 |
| Vice President of India | 11 August 2022 - Present |
JAGDEEP DHANKHAR NEWS
Dhankhar on PM’s journey: ‘Rocket that took off in 2014 is in space now’
September 19, 2024 7:43 am
Interest in renewable energy ‘is not optional but compulsive’, said the V-P during the global energy meet
Dhankhar on Rahul’s quota remark: Shows ‘anti- Constitutional’ mindset
September 16, 2024 10:19 am
Jagdeep Dhankhar stressed on the need to create awareness regarding Constitution. and added that reservation is not against meritocracy.
No compromise on nationalism, says Dhankhar
September 08, 2024 3:00 am
Jagdeep Dhankhar, who was in Gorakhpur to inaugurate the Uttar Pradesh Sainik School, said: “How can one even imagine that a country like India, with a vibrant, thriving democracy, could face the same situation as were witnessed in neighbouring countries.
Rape-murder of doctor barbarity expressed in extremity: V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar
September 02, 2024 6:18 am
Questioning the silence of certain NGOs on the violence against a “health warrior” at the RG Kar Hospital, he said, “Certain NGOs on road for the drop of a hat are in silence mode. We have to question them."
UCC will be a measure to ensure justice for women: Vice President Dhankhar
August 31, 2024 8:46 am
Addressing students at Delhi University’s Bharati College, the V-P reiterated President Droupadi Murmu’s recent expression on violence against women and said “enough is enough”.
Delhi Confidential: Gained In Translation
August 22, 2024 1:54 am
With Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar keeping a busy schedule, his office regularly sends out press releases about his engagements, speeches and other events.
V-P: Person holding Constitutional position asking SC to give wings to anti-India narrative
August 17, 2024 7:36 am
Kept good company of jealous mistress until appointed Bengal Gov: Dhankhar
Today in Politics: BJP to hold candlelight rally against vandalism at Kolkata doctors’ protest site; Sisodia set to kick off padyatra
August 16, 2024 7:28 am
BJP alleges failure of law and order in Bengal, candlelight rally to culminate at CM Mamata Banerjee’s house; BJD to begin awareness campaign over BJP govt’s “betrayal” of elders
BJP MP remarks: Opp walks out as Dhankhar and Bachchan spar
August 10, 2024 2:12 am
Jagdeep Dhankhar also accused Kharge, who had asked the Chair to expunge Tiwari’s July 31 remarks, of being “determined to have your way at the cost of the Constitution”.
Opposition mulls moving no-confidence resolution against Jagdeep Dhankhar as RS session ends on stormy note
August 10, 2024 8:31 pm
INDIA parties do not have the numbers to force the RS Chairman’s ouster but moving such a notice will be a way of making a “political statement”, say Opposition leaders
