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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
India is nowhere in international commercial arbitration: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
March 01, 2025 6:14 pm
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said interventions under Article 136, under which the Supreme Court can grant special leave to appeal any judgment or order, were hurting the arbitral process.
Dhankhar lauds ‘forerunner’ Bengal’s culture, says ‘Bharat is spiritual centre of the world’
March 01, 2025 8:04 am
Addressing a gathering on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of spiritual and religious leader Srila Prabhupada at Science City, in Kolkata, Dhankhar said, India which has long been a guiding force for the world through its preachings of non-violence, peace and brotherhood, will one day become the Vishwa Guru (world leader).
Illegal immigrants now meddling in India's electoral process: Vice President Dhankhar
February 22, 2025 10:11 pm
In apparent reference to the recent deportation of illegal immigrants by the United States government, he said every Indian should ask when this process would begin in our country.
‘Stunned to see it’: V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar says Trump revealed India’s democratic process was ‘sought to be manipulated’
February 22, 2025 2:13 am
US President Donald Trump had referred to a $21 million grant ‘for voter turnout in India’ and had questioned the motive behind the funding.
After historic abrogation of Art 370, J&K now confluence of confidence, capital: V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar
February 16, 2025 4:21 am
In an apparent reference to BJP ideologue Syama Prasad Mookerjee, he said a great son of the soil once voiced the demand for ‘Ek Desh Mein Ek Nishan, Ek Vidhan, Ek Pradhan’ and that dream has been accomplished after the abrogation of Article 370.
How can CJI be involved in executive appointments, asks Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
February 15, 2025 9:09 am
The VP said that his observation is that “executive governance by judiciary is being frequently noticed and discussed nearly in all quarters”.
VP Jagdeep Dhankhar in the House? Bengal may not shut the door, could go for Special Assembly
February 14, 2025 7:05 pm
Dhankhar who as Governor had a fractious relationship with CM Mamata Banerjee has sent a request to address the Bengal Assembly.
Debate on union Budget in rajya sabha: Opp alleges bias in allocations
February 14, 2025 1:42 am
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar appreciated the former PM, saying at this age his presence not only in the House but also in committees was very encouraging.
'No rationale for sending motion to remove Justice Yadav to Supreme Court... under law, they have no role’: Kapil Sibal
February 14, 2025 5:20 am
'Whatever may be the decision, whether or not to accept the motion, should be taken as quickly as possible, despite the fact that the Chairman may have sent the motion... to Supreme Court for information,” Kapil Sibal tells The Indian Express
Jurisdiction ‘constitutionally…with Parliament, President’: Jagdeep Dhankhar on move to impeach Allahabad HC judge
February 14, 2025 1:23 am
In December last year, 55 Opposition Rajya Sabha MPs had submitted a notice to impeach Allahabad HC judge Justice Shekhar Yadav over his comments made at an event organised by the VHP.
