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President accepts Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation as Vice President, confirms Rajya Sabha chair

DNA Tuesday, 22 July 2025 ()
Deputy Rajya Sabha Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh was seen chairing the proceedings after Dhankhar's resignation.
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