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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
Opposition hopes to come together for Dhankhar replacement, NDA sits pretty
July 23, 2025 8:22 pm
With support of 422 of 787 MPs across both Houses, numbers stack up in favour of NDA. However, fight may be closer than earlier times
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
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
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.
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
