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Jagdeep Dhankar
Who is Jagdeep Dhankhar?
Jagdeep Dhankhar on July 16 was named as the National Democratic Alliance candidate for Vice-President by the Bharatiya Janata Party President Jagat Prakash Nadda. He was formally the Governor of West Bengal and is now all set to succeed Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu.
Life and education
Dhankhar was born on May 18, 1951, in a small village named Kithana in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu. He did his schooling at Sainik School in Chittorgarh. After that he completed his primary and middle school education at Kithana Government School and Ghardhana Government School, respectively
The 71-year-old is a Bachelor of...
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Dhankhar spoke for almost 30% of time in RS, claims TMC's Derek O'Brien
Slamming the chairman on the last day of the Winter Session, O'Brien said that the Upper House ran for a total of 43 hours till December 18 and Dhankhar spoke for around four and a half hours
 "Dhankhar spoke for almost 30% of time in RS, claims TMC's Derek O'Brien")
Kharge accuses VP Dhankhar of suppressing Opposition's freedom of speech
On behalf of the Opposition, Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Naseer Hussain on Tuesday submitted the notice signed by 60 opposition MPs -- including from the Congress, RJD, TMC, CPI, CPI-M, JMM
 "Kharge accuses VP Dhankhar of suppressing Opposition's freedom of speech")
History won't forgive those denying level playing field in House: Sibal
In a first, parties of the opposition INDIA bloc spearheaded by the Congress on Tuesday submitted a notice in the Rajya Sabha for moving a no-confidence motion against Dhankhar
 "History won't forgive those denying level playing field in House: Sibal")
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis calls on President Murmu, Vice President Dhankhar
Earlier on Thursday, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis assumed office after taking oath as the Chief Minister for the third time
 "Maharashtra CM Fadnavis calls on President Murmu, Vice President Dhankhar")
Maritime sector key to India's vision of 3rd largest economy: VP Dhankhar
Addressing the participants, including delegates from 11 countries, he further said that modern India has a 7,500 km coastline, 13 major ports, and 200 non-major ports that establish it as an
 "Maritime sector key to India's vision of 3rd largest economy: VP Dhankhar")
Farmers' protests received booster dose from no less than VP: Cong
The opposition party's assertion came ahead of a scheduled march by a group of farmers to Delhi
 "Farmers' protests received booster dose from no less than VP: Cong")
PM Modi has put farmers' issues at centre stage, says VP Dhankhar
Dhankhar on Tuesday had said in Mumbai that agitating farmers did not augur well for the overall well-being of the nation
 "PM Modi has put farmers' issues at centre stage, says VP Dhankhar")
Parliamentary disruption a malady, weakens our foundation: VP Dhankar
Vice President Dhankhar, who is Rajya Sabha Chairman, said that 75th National Constitution Day on November 26 was a moment for parliamentarians to send a message of hope to 1.4 billion people
 "Parliamentary disruption a malady, weakens our foundation: VP Dhankar")
Independence will be jeopardised if creed placed above country: Dhankhar
In functioning of these organs of the state, domain exclusivity is quintessence to making optimal contributions in steering Bharat toward unprecedented heights of prosperity and equity, he asserted
 "Independence will be jeopardised if creed placed above country: Dhankhar")
North-East India becoming a place of opportunity today, says VP Dhankhar
He remarked, We are seeing a phase of Purvodaya that was never imagined, even by the people of this land
Vice Prez Jagdeep Dhankhar meets former PM HD Deve Gowda in Bengaluru
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday morning met former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, in Bengaluru.
 "Vice Prez Jagdeep Dhankhar meets former PM HD Deve Gowda in Bengaluru")
India presents different picture than 10 years ago, says VP Dhankhar
Dhankhar was speaking during the inauguration programme of Uttar Pradesh Sainik School in Gorakhpur
Will VP, PM speak up: Sibal on student's death mistaken for cattle smuggler
All the five accused -- Saurabh, Anil Kaushik, Varun, Krishna and Adesh -- were arrested on August 28 and remanded in police custody for two days
 "Will VP, PM speak up: Sibal on student's death mistaken for cattle smuggler")
VP Dhankhar condemns Kolkata rape-murder case, calls for strong punishment
He slammed those justifying the rape incident by calling it a regular occurrence, saying he is appalled by their thought process
 "VP Dhankhar condemns Kolkata rape-murder case, calls for strong punishment")
Some people unable to digest India's fast pace of development: V-P Dhankhar
Dhankhar asserted that the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign shows the country's commitment towards 'Viksit Bharat' and indicates that this century is India's century
 "Some people unable to digest India's fast pace of development: V-P Dhankhar")
India to become third largest economy in two years, says V-P Dhankhar
The Be Vocal for Local clarion call given by the Prime Minister has economic freedom at this core, with handloom products being one of its key elements, said the Vice-President
 "India to become third largest economy in two years, says V-P Dhankhar")
Who insults parliamentary procedures on daily basis?: Sibal to Dhankhar
Dhankhar had said he was 'shocked beyond words' when he read Chidambaram's interview to a leading national daily wherein he had said that the new laws were drafted by part-timers
Timely weather forecasts by IMD helping save lives, says VP Dhankhar
Launching the yearlong 150th anniversary celebrations of IMD, Dhankhar said there was a time when rainfall forecasts issued by the weather office proved to be incorrect
 "Timely weather forecasts by IMD helping save lives, says VP Dhankhar")
Modi ecosystem talking on caste after silence on caste census demand: Cong
Several BJP leaders have also slammed the opposition over the issue, saying the mimicry was an insult to farmers and Dhankhar's community
 "Modi ecosystem talking on caste after silence on caste census demand: Cong")
Opposition holds protest against suspension of 143 MPs from Parliament
Kharge made the remarks after opposition MPs marched to Vijay Chowk from Parliament to protest the suspension of 143 MPs from the House
 "Opposition holds protest against suspension of 143 MPs from Parliament")
