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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
Why NJAC was struck down by the Supreme Court, can it be brought back?
March 28, 2025 9:53 pm
The mechanism, which gave the government a foot in the door in appointing judges, was struck down by the SC in 2015. The discovery of cash at the residence of a HC judge has given the issue a new lease of life
Delhi Confidential: Friends Outside House
March 26, 2025 2:31 am
DURING AN exchange on food security between Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and Minister of Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi in the Rajya Sabha, the latter said everyone is the same outside the House.
Supreme Court panel at judge home, Jagdeep Dhankhar revives NJAC debate: ‘Would have been different’
March 26, 2025 5:35 am
Dhankhar's remarks came on the day a three-member committee constituted by the Supreme Court began its inquiry into the conduct of Justice Varma and visited his residence in the afternoon.
‘For first time since Independence...’: Jagdeep Dhankhar welcomes CJI move to make judge cash row video and materials public
March 25, 2025 4:38 am
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed dismay at the incident of a large amount of cash allegedly being found at the home of Justice Yashwant Varma of the Delhi High Court.
Decode Politics: Amid judge cash row, V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar brings up NJAC Act— what was this law?
March 23, 2025 5:43 pm
In August 2014, almost all parties backed a law setting up a judicial commission to replace the Collegium system, with Arun Jaitley saying it was an aberration that the views of an elected government were not considered in the appointment of judges.
Delhi Confidential: Capital Hotspot
March 20, 2025 2:32 am
The wedding reception of Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s sons was the go-to spot for political leaders of all shades in the capital on Tuesday evening.
TMC MP’s remarks against Amit Shah in RS draw BJP’s protests
March 20, 2025 1:53 am
During a discussion on the working of the MHA, Gokhale, who initiated the discussion, alleged that over 6,900 corruption cases have been registered by CBI on which no convictions have taken place.
Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar bats for debate on freebies, says will discuss with govt, Opposition
March 20, 2025 1:39 am
Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar also spoke about the disparity in pensions and perks for MLAs and MPs.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar discharged from AIIMS
March 12, 2025 12:44 pm
The 73-year-old Rajya Sabha chairman had been rushed to the hospital early on Sunday morning after he complained of chest pain and uneasiness.
'Pray for his speedy recovery': PM Modi visits V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar at AIIMS
March 09, 2025 4:58 pm
Jagdeep Dhankhar was taken to the Critical Care Unit of AIIMS after he complained of uneasiness and chest pain, at around 2 am.
