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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
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
Day after V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation, Deputy Chairman Harivansh chairs Rajya Sabha proceedings
July 22, 2025 2:41 pm
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till noon initially on Tuesday, amid a ruckus by Opposition MPs, and then till 2 pm.
PM Modi wishes Jagdeep Dhankhar 'good health', day after he resigns as V-P
July 22, 2025 12:47 pm
Dhankhar announced that he was stepping down from his post, with two years to go for the end of his five-year tenure, citing health concerns.
‘There are far deeper reasons for his resignation’: Jairam Ramesh questions Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation as vice-president
July 22, 2025 11:35 am
Congress Rajya Sabha member and Communication in charge Jairam Ramesh said Dhankhar's resignation "speaks highly of him".
Explained: What happens when the Vice-President resigns mid-term
July 23, 2025 8:15 am
A look at the constitutional process, electoral math, and interim arrangements.
NJAC Act to Basic Structure doctrine, Jagdeep Dhankhar kept asking questions of the Supreme Court during his tenure
July 22, 2025 8:51 am
Dhankhar's innings as Rajya Sabha Chairman began on a controversial note in December 2022 when he criticised the top court's 2015 verdict striking down the law on judicial appointments. He aired his views again this April after wads of cash were found at the home of a High Court judge.
Chorus in Opposition: More to Dhankhar's resignation than meets the eye
July 22, 2025 9:16 am
Congress Lok Sabha member Imran Masood asked “what happened in just one hour that he had to resign”. “We pray that the Almighty give him a long and healthy life. I am not able to understand the reason,” said Masood.
Jagdeep Dhankhar’s turbulent innings: Shifting loyalties to Raj Bhavan rows to stormy Rajya Sabha stint
July 22, 2025 8:47 am
Dhankhar has been the only Vice-President against whom Oppn brought a notice of removal for "partisan" conduct as Rajya Sabha Chairman; his tenure as Bengal Governor was marked by frequent clashes with Mamata govt.
Jagdeep Dhankhar draws curtains on a stormy Rajya Sabha run
July 21, 2025 11:03 pm
Dhankhar, who resigned as V-P on Monday, first grabbed limelight for frequent run-ins with Bengal government as Governor. As Vice-President, he started off on a stormy note by criticising Supreme Court over NJAC judgment.
Flutter in Delhi as V-P Dhankhar quits on Day 1 of monsoon session, two years left in his term
July 22, 2025 8:07 am
Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns as Vice President: Cites 'health care, medical advice'; comes hours after his office had announced July 23 event and visit in Jaipur.
