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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

News

JAGDEEP DHANKHAR NEWS

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on Monday evening

EC sets ball rolling for Vice-Presidential election, days after Dhankhar’s surprise resignation

July 24, 2025 1:07 am

The Election Commission said the Ministry of Home Affairs has notified the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar, who stepped down abruptly Monday evening.

Daily Briefing: Jagdeep Dhankhar's undoing

July 23, 2025 10:11 am

In today's edition: Home Ministry notifies Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation; key findings in 2006 Mumbai serial blasts case; Himachal polyandry; and more

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Why Rajya Sabha may not see a new Chairman before Monsoon Session ends

July 23, 2025 7:13 am

The law allows 14 days for filing nominations by candidates, followed by one day for scrutiny and a two-day window for withdrawal of candidatures.

The outspoken Jagdeep Dhankhar must break silence on his resignation

July 23, 2025 6:54 am

The Monday night announcement of Dhankhar's exit came virtually mid-sentence, with no evidence of consultation or discussion having preceded it. For the dignity of his office and his own tradition of speaking up, V-P should remove opacity

‘His health is absolutely fine’: Mamata on V-P Dhankhar’s resignation

July 23, 2025 2:21 am

The TMC government had a tumultuous relationship with Dhankhar, when he was the Governor of West Bengal

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Home notifies V-P Dhankhar resignation, RS informed

July 23, 2025 4:00 am

In a gazette notification signed by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, the MHA attached Dhankhar's resignation letter which he made public on Monday evening.

Jagdeep Dhankhar entitled to govt bungalow, to leave VP Enclave after 15-month stay

July 22, 2025 9:23 pm

The former vice president will have to leave the VP Enclave after having stayed in it for nearly 15 months.

**EDS: FILE IMAGE** New Delhi: In this Thursday, July 10, 2025 file photo, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar addresses an event in New Delhi. Dhankhar on Monday, July 21, 2025, sent his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu and said he was stepping down with immediate effect, citing medical reasons. (PTI Photo/Kamal Singh) (PTI07_21_2025_000536A)

Jagdeep Dhankhar, a very political Vice President

July 23, 2025 7:55 am

As governor and V-P, he appeared more partisan than his office demanded. And his battle with judiciary also casts a shadow

Jagdeep Dhankhar’s last day as Vice-President: Praise for Kharge, call for political bonhomie

July 23, 2025 5:18 am

“As national president of the Congress and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, you embody trust and respect transcending political lines,” Dhankhar told Kharge who had his birthday on Monday

Jagdeep Dhankhar accepting Opposition notice to impeach Justice Varma rubbed Govt 'wrong way'

July 23, 2025 3:43 pm

(He) got many opportunities to serve our country in various capacities, including as the Vice President…Wishing him good health: PM Narendra Modi

Tractor-trolley with Durga idols plunges into Madhya Pradesh lake; 11 killed

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11 devotees died after a tractor-trolley carrying Durga idols for immersion on Vijayadashmi plunged into a lake in Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred in the Pandhana area, where nearly 20-25 people were travelling for immersion rituals. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed grief and announced compensation for the deceased and injured.

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