Fri, Aug 09, 2024
Opposition parties staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha on August 09 after a bitter war of words between Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan and Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Jaya Bachchan confronted VP Dhankhar over tone, and then Rajya Sabha Chairman swiftly reminds her— "You may be a celebrity, but decorum must be maintained."
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Thu, Dec 14, 2023
Rajya Sabha proceedings were on Thursday adjourned in the opening hour after opposition MPs trooped into the Well of the House, demanding a discussion on the Parliament security breach.
Fri, Nov 17, 2023
In a stark assessment of the media landscape, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar highlighted the erosion of public trust in the media. Addressing the National Press Day 2023 celebrations in Delhi, Dhankhar identified fake news, political biases, and financial motives as key factors undermining the credibility of the fourth estate. He urged the media to uphold ethical standards and prioritise truth-telling to regain the public's confidence.
Mon, Oct 02, 2023
President Droupadi Murmu reached Raj Ghat and Vijay Ghat to pay tribute to them. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid floral tribute to the leaders on their birth anniversary.
Sat, Aug 06, 2022
Vice President election 2022 voting update: The voting has begun to select the new Vice President of India.
Tue, Jul 19, 2022
Vice President of India Election 2022: It's Margaret Alva vs Jagdeep Dhankhar! Joint opposition candidate for the vice presidential election Margaret Alva has filed her nomination papers for the post. Alva, 80, is pitted against NDA's Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Sun, Jul 17, 2022
Making the announcement, BJP president J P Nadda lauded Dhankhar as a "kisan-putra" (son of farmer) who, he said, established himself as a "people's governor".
Fri, Dec 11, 2020
West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar held a press conference on the horrific attack on the convoy of BJP national president JP Nadda in Kolkata, in which he questioned the law and order of Bengal.
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