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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
Kapil Sibal slams Jagdeep Dhankhar for 'frequently interrupting' members in Rajya Sabha
July 10, 2024 5:31 pm
Sibal also referred to a media report on "BJP-linked" politicians having bought land in Ayodhya, and commented on the prevailing economic situation of the country.
Dhankhar on Chidambaram: if you don’t participate in debate, you don’t perform your duty
July 08, 2024 9:06 pm
Interacting with Rajya Sabha interns, Dhankhar said a senior MP had commented on the three new criminal laws, but had not spoken inside the House when the Bills were being debated.
Don't insult Chair, says Dhankhar as Kharge accuses him of having 'varna mindset'
July 03, 2024 2:53 am
Dhankhar ticked off Ramesh saying, “You are so intelligent, so talented, so gifted that you should immediately come and take the seat in place of Kharge. By and large, you are doing his job, insulting him (Kharge)."
Remove access restriction on media for Parliament coverage: Editors Guild to Birla, Dhankhar
July 01, 2024 9:45 pm
"The country has fought the scourge and moved on and we hope limiting access is also done away with," the Editors Guild of India said in a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
Kharge enters RS Well, Dhankhar says ‘stain’ on House, 1st such act by an LoP
June 29, 2024 5:40 am
Meanwhile, Kharge has blamed Dhankhar for the incident, claiming that he was forced to step in the Well of the House as the Chairman did not allow him an opportunity to speak even as he raised his hand for a long time.
Some 'misguided souls' create narrative waves to tarnish institutions we take pride in: V-P Dhankhar
June 18, 2024 11:19 pm
Addressing a group of Indian Information Service (IIS) officer trainees, he said that when a motivated narrative is set afloat by global media, there is a tendency to believe it.
Delhi Confidential: As Jagdeep Dhankhar moves in, a new VIP address in Lutyens' Delhi
April 09, 2024 8:31 am
The new location has brought the V-P's residence closer to the Rashtrapati Bhawan and the North Block. The old V-P residence at 6, Maulana Azad Road was on the Central Vista.
Delhi Confidential: Vice President Dhankhar first to move into official residence in Central Vista
April 05, 2024 7:46 am
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar this week moved into the new official residence, becoming the first functionary to get a home as a part of the Central Vista redevelopment.
V-P moves into new official residence, complete with secretariat, conference facility, pool
April 05, 2024 1:43 am
New V-P Enclave near North Block is first completed residence under Central Vista plan
On rule of law, Vice-President Dhankhar counters Germany, US: Look within, India doesn’t need lessons
March 30, 2024 11:40 am
The Ministry of External Affairs had issued a strongly worded statement with regard to the comments by the US and Germany, asking other countries to stay out of India's internal affairs.
