Jagdeep Dhankhar

July 25, 2025 12:31 PM

Vice-Presidential election: Election Commission appoints returning officer and assistants

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed the Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha as the returning officer for the upcoming Vice-Presidential election. The decision follows established convention, with the role rotating between the Secretaries General of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The appointments were made under Section 3 of the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, in consultation with the Union Ministry of Law and Justice and with the consent of the Deputy C...

July 22, 2025 1:36 PM

PM Modi wishes good health to Jagdeep Dhankhar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished Jagdeep Dhankhar good health following his resignation as the Vice President of India. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji has got many opportunities to serve our country in various capacities, including as the Vice President of India. Wishing him good health. On Monday, Vice President Dhankhar resigned from the office, citing health concerns and medical advice. In his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu, Dhankhar...

June 27, 2025 2:38 PM

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar urges students to embrace national goals and lead change

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday called upon students to adopt a broader vision that serves society, humanity, and the nation, rather than pursuing narrow or self-centered goals. Addressing the 156th Founders’ Day celebration of Sherwood College in Nainital, Uttarakhand, he emphasised the importance of nationalism, quality education, and youth leadership in shaping the future of Viksit Bharat. “Don't have a narrow goal. Don't have a self-centered goal. Have a goal for the society, ...

June 15, 2025 11:36 AM

Vice President Dhankhar to attend key events in Puducherry on June 16-17

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will be on a two-day official visit to Puducherry on June 16 and 17, during which he will attend key events at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) and Pondicherry University. On June 16, the Vice President will be the Chief Guest at a special programme titled 'Environmental Sustainability in Building the Nation' at JIPMER’s APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium. The event will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is aimed a...

May 10, 2025 3:23 AM

Today every Indian is realising the power of governance: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday emphasized that India is "no longer dependent" on any other country and that every Indian is today realising the "power of governance," following the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking at the launch of Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya’s book Janata Ki Kahani Meri Aatmakatha in the national capital, Dhankhar said that no interest—personal, economic, or political—can supersede the national interest. “The Pahalgam terror attack has made ev...

December 18, 2024 10:23 AM

Vice President Dhankhar meets Armenian delegation, discusses boosting trade and ties

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar met with Armenian National Assembly President Alen Simonyan in New Delhi on Tuesday, holding discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, improving connectivity, and fostering deeper partnerships between India and Armenia. The talks highlighted the longstanding ties between the two democracies and emphasized the importance of parliamentary exchanges in enhancing relations. In a post on X, the Vice President said, “HE Alen Simonyan, President of the Nati...

December 13, 2024 1:56 PM

Rajya Sabha adjourned till Dec 16 as stand-off continues

The Rajya Sabha was on Friday adjourned till December 16 amid the continuing standoff between the treasury benches and the Opposition over the no-confidence motion against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. As the Opposition stuck to its demand related to the no-trust notice, BJP MPs raised the issue of the alleged relationship between former Congress president Sonia Gandhi and US billionaire George Soros, sparking noisy exchanges. With little hope of normalcy returning to the House, the Chair adjourn...

December 12, 2024 4:43 PM

Rajya Sabha adjourned amid uproar over impeachment motion against Chairman

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned on Thursday till 11 am on December 13 due to repeated disruptions. Earlier in the day, the proceedings were suspended until 2 pm, but when the House reconvened in the afternoon, the uproar continued as opposition members pressed for discussions on various notices they had submitted. The session was adjourned once again within half an hour due to the ongoing disturbances. The chaos stemmed from a motion brought by the opposition demanding the impeachment of Rajya Sa...

November 29, 2024 1:43 PM

Parliament adjourned till Dec 2 amid opposition protests

Parliament proceedings were adjourned till December 2 on Friday, as opposition members continued their protests, preventing any significant business from taking place for the fourth consecutive day. The disruptions were triggered by demands from opposition parties for discussions on critical issues, including the Adani Group allegations, violence in Manipur and Sambhal, and law and order concerns in Delhi. The Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament, was the first to be adjourned. Rajya ...

September 16, 2024 6:17 PM

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to pay two-day State visit to India

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will pay a two-day state visit to India starting Thursday, in what will be the first incoming bilateral visit since the formation of the new Indian government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During her stay on June 21-22, Hasina will hold bilateral consultations with PM Modi and call on President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar is also...