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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
V-P Dhankhar calls for neutralising 'anti-national' narrative regarding judiciary
March 29, 2024 10:03 pm
His remarks come close on the heels of more than 600 lawyers, writing to CJI D Y Chandrachud, alleging that a "vested interest group" is trying to put pressure on the judiciary and defame courts, especially in cases of corruption involving politicians.
Media should not become battleground for partisan politics: V-P Dhankhar
March 24, 2024 9:40 am
The law does not deprive any Indian citizen of his or her citizenship rights but an impression is being generated differently, Dhankhar said.
CAA aims to provide relief to persecuted religious minorities: V-P Dhankar
March 20, 2024 8:17 am
"In this situation our Bharat, home to one-sixth of humanity, is a beacon of hope. At the heart of our civilisational ethos is the principle of 'Sarva Dharma Sambhav' (equal respect to all religions)," Dhankar said.
At DU's 100th convocation: Days of nepotism gone; power corridors sanitised of corrupt elements, says V-P Dhankhar
February 25, 2024 8:24 am
“The India that awaits you is not just welcoming, but actively enabling…this is a nation transformed, ready to propel you towards your dreams…the India that awaits you is a level playing field,” he said.
Kharge had sufficient time to revisit ‘400 paar’ observation in House: Dhankhar
February 08, 2024 7:38 am
Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday morning, Kharge asked the Chairman to restore expunged parts of his speech on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address on February 2.
Impression should not be created that women reservation 'only on paper': Jagdeep Dhankhar
February 07, 2024 7:46 am
Participating in a discussion, Chaturvedi the law on women's reservation, passed by Parliament in September last year, will come into force only after 2029. "You (women) can stand in queue, but we (government) will open the door only in 2029," she said.
Khap is our culture, don't assess it on isolated incidents: Dhankhar
February 04, 2024 8:13 am
“Look at our culture, khap. Go into the background of khap. You will find that khap is positive. We cannot assess it through just one or two incidents,” Dhankhar said.
Khap is our culture, you cannot assess it on isolated incidents: V-P Dhankhar
February 03, 2024 8:58 pm
Dhankhar also praised 'akharas' in Haryana, saying they have a glorious history.
Ram temple testifies this country believes in the rule of law: VP
January 25, 2024 8:17 pm
Dhankhar spoke at the launch of the Law Ministry’s year-long pan-India campaign “Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman,” to mark the 75th year of India as a Republic.
Delhi Confidential: Forecast Request
January 17, 2024 7:48 am
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said in a lighter vein that he is looking forward to the day when the IMD would be able to “predict the weather condition of the two Houses of Parliament for the presiding officers”.
