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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

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh greets members of the House during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

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.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with outgoing Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. (File/X)

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".

He is only the third Vice-President in India’s history to resign before completing his term, after V.V. Giri and R. Venkataraman

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.

BJP rallies to his Jagdeep Dhankhar's defence: Insult to Jats & farmers, bid to deflect Soros

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.

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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.

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Amid Trump claims, V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar says no power can dictate to India

July 20, 2025 7:48 am

Dhankar did not name Trump but his statement comes a day after the US president reiterated the ceasefire claim and said that five jets had been shot down during the hostilities between the two countries.

Members of the Jewish community comfort each other near to the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue, in Crumpsall, Manchester, England, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 after Police reported that two people were killed and three others were seriously injured in a synagogue attack in northern England. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)

‘Grim reminder of evil forces of terrorism’: India condemns Manchester terror attack

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India condemns Manchester terror attack on Yom Kippur, the holiest day for Jews. The attack, targeting a synagogue, left 2 dead and many injured. The suspect, killed by police, had explosives. UK PM calls it "vile" attack on Jews and British values, highlighting the ongoing threat of terrorism.

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