Jagdeep Dhankhar
Jagdeep Dhankhar is an Indian politician and lawyer who serves as the Vice President of India. He has a background in law and has been associated with various political roles in the state of Rajasthan before assuming his current position. His involvement in national events, such as attending the Maha Kumbh, highlights his engagement with cultural and religious activities in India.
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The development also brings back memories of the departure of Bose’s predecessor, Jagdeep Dhankhar, who left the governor’s post in 2022.
'Pressure from Amit Shah': Mamata Banerjee's 1st reaction on CV Ananda Bose's resignation as governor | Kolkata News
India· 2026-03-06
Jagdeep Dhankhar was the Rajya Sabha Chairman against whom a similar no-confidence motion was moved earlier.
Rijiju sets March 9 debate on no-confidence against Om Birla; Nehru’s 1954 message resurfaces | India NewsIndia· 2026-02-15
Radhakrishnan succeeded Jagdeep Dhankhar as Vice President.
Winter Session: PM Modi welcomes Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan as Parliament opens — Watch | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-01
Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar delivered his first public speech since stepping down from office.
'My recent past is proof': Ex-VP Dhankhar's cryptic remarks raise eyebrows; first public speech since resignation | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-21
The ceremony for Sudha Murty's oath was administered by former Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Sudha Murthy files FIR: Unknown caller threatens with obscene videos; probe under way | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-22
Jagdeep Dhankhar's abrupt resignation created the vacancy for the vice president position.
VP polls: NDA pick CP Radhakrishnan wins; victory explained in numbers | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-09
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from the vice-presidential post, citing health reasons.
India elects new vice-president in midterm vote
United Kingdom· 2025-09-09
Dhankhar's sudden resignation triggered the vice-presidential election.
NDA's Radhakrishnan has edge as MPs elect VP today | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-09
Jagdeep Dhankhar stepped down as vice president citing health concerns.
VP polls: NDA's CP Radhakrishnan vs INDIA bloc's B Sudershan Reddy - What’s happened so far, who has edge? | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-08
The vice-presidential election has been scheduled for September 9, following the sudden resignation of incumbent Jagdeep Dhankhar last month.
VP polls: AIMIM to back Sudershan Reddy; Asaduddin Owaisi says, 'will support fellow Hyderabadi' | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-06
Jagdeep Dhankhar has applied for a pension as a former legislator in Rajasthan after resigning from his Vice President post.
Jagdeep Dhankhar applies for pension, claims MLA benefits in Rajasthan - why it was stopped in 2019 | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-30
Jagdeep Dhankhar is a former Vice-President of India who recently resigned citing health conditions.
Life after resignation: Where is Jagdeep Dhankhar? Playing table tennis, practicing yoga | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-22
Jagdeep Dhankhar is the vice president who shockingly resigned on the first day of the session.
Monsoon session of Parliament washed out | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-21
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar unexpectedly resigned on July 21, citing health concerns.
VP polls: PM Modi meets NDA pick CP Radhakrishnan; conveys wishes - see pics | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-18Former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned citing health reasons, necessitating the vice-presidential election.
Vice presidential poll: Nitish Kumar's JD(U) backs NDA's candidate; extends wishes to CP Radhakrishnan | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-18Jagdeep Dhankhar stepped down as Vice President citing health reasons.
Who is CP Radhakrishnan? Meet NDA candidate for Vice-Presidential election - here's all you need to know | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-18Former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned citing health reasons, which the opposition claimed was due to differences with the government.
Vice-President polls: NDA announces candidate, picks Maharashtra governor CP Radhakrishnan | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-17
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned unexpectedly on July 21 citing health reasons.
Where is Jagdeep Dhankhar? Sanjay Raut writes to Amit Shah; asks 'what happened to VP?' | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-11
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice President citing health conditions.
'Heard of Laapataa Ladies not of laapataa VP': Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Jagdeep Dhankhar's whereabouts; demands answers from Amit Shah | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-09Jagdeep Dhankhar's previous statement was referenced by Kharge in the context of parliamentary discussions.
Opposition: Government evading SIR debate, has lot to hide | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-06
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned last month following an alleged confrontation with the government over his decision to accept notices to remove Justices Shekhar Yadav and Yashwant Varma.
VP election: Uphill task for opposition in contest, bloc may field 'ideological' face | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-03
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned due to 'medical reasons' last week.
4 of total 16 elections held for vice-president posts won uncontested | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-02
Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation from the post necessitated the upcoming Vice Presidential election.
Vice president election: EC finalises electoral college; poll necessitated after Jagdeep Dhankar's resignation | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-31Jagdeep Dhankhar has repeatedly expressed opinions in support of the farmers' movement and their demands.
ধনখড়–বৃত্তান্তে মোদির বার্তা, ‘অতি বাড় বেড়ো না...’
Bangladesh· 2025-07-29
Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar termed the insertions of 'socialist' and 'secular' as festering sores.
'Secular' and 'socialist' will remain in Preamble: Government | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-24
Jagdeep Dhankhar created a flutter by quitting as vice president on health grounds.
It's 'business-as-usual' for parties, Dhankhar now marooned in a political no man's land | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-24
Then Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar asserted that the Preamble was sacrosanct and 'not changeable.'
'No current plans': Centre on plans to remove 'socialism', 'secularism' from Preamble; 'no formal decision made' | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-24
Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned as Vice President of India, leading to speculation about the circumstances of his departure.
Dhankhar resigns: Has the VP been asked to vacate his residence immediately? Govt clarifies | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-24
Jagdeep Dhankhar has repeatedly acted in a manner that reduces the prestige of the position he presently occupies to that of a mere spokesman for the govt of the day.
BJP to use oppn's own words to foil attack over Dhankhar exit | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-24
Jagdeep Dhankhar has unexpectedly resigned as Vice-President and is preparing to move out of the Vice-President's Enclave.
Dhankhars pack up, set to vacate Vice-President Enclave; to be allotted another bungalow | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-23