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How did Jagdeep Dhankhar become most controversial vice president? About Sonia, Rahul, SC, RSS, he said...

DNA Tuesday, 22 July 2025 ()
Jagdeep Dhankhar may be remembered as the most controversial Vice President for his unsavoury comments on the opposition members. He has been accused of siding with the ruling party, the BJP, and the government in running the Rajya Sabha and having a bias against the opposition members.
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News video: Breaking: Jagdeep Dhankhar Steps Down as Vice President with immediate effect citing Health Reasons

Breaking: Jagdeep Dhankhar Steps Down as Vice President with immediate effect citing Health Reasons 02:54

 Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice President of India on July 21, 2025, citing health concerns, ending his tenure over two years early. Dhankhar, who assumed office in August 2022, also served as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. A former West Bengal Governor and seasoned lawyer, Dhankhar...

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From 'no trust' to 'kisanputra': Jagdeep Dhankhar's exit leaves opposition puzzled - and praising

 Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from the Vice President post. This action surprised many opposition MPs. They had previously clashed with him. Some leaders are now..
IndiaTimes

'Kisanputra denied farewell': Congress questions Jagdeep Dhankhar's abrupt resignation, slams PM Modi's 'non-post'

 The Congress party is questioning Jagdeep Dhankhar's abrupt resignation as Vice President, suggesting the reasons are more complex than health concerns. They..
IndiaTimes

Resignation row: CM Mamata Banerjee casts doubt on VP Jagdeep Dhankhar’s health reason for departure; says ‘he’s a healthy man’

 West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed doubt over VP Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation citing his good health, fueling political speculation. Congress MP Jairam..
IndiaTimes

Will Nitish Kumar replace Jagdeep Dhankhar? BJP may pull him out to beat anti-incumbency in Bihar polls as...

 Who will replace outgoing Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar? Will it be Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar or incumbent Rajya Sabha Deputy Speaker Harivansh? Or..
DNA

Vice President election after Jagdeep Dhankhar's exit: How numbers stack up in Parliament? Who has the numbers?

 India is set for a Vice Presidential election following Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation. The election, mandated to occur swiftly, will determine Dhankhar's..
IndiaTimes

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

 Deputy Rajya Sabha Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh was seen chairing the proceedings after Dhankhar's resignation.
DNA

Dhankhar's sudden resignation: Did Nadda, Rijiju skipping BAC meeting sour ties? What BJP chief said

 JP Nadda refuted opposition claims linking senior ministers' absence from a Rajya Sabha meeting to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation. Nadda confirmed..
IndiaTimes

Dhankhar's sudden exit: PM Modi wishes him good health; President accepts resignation

 Prime Minister Modi conveyed his well wishes to Jagdeep Dhankhar, who stepped down from his position as Vice President due to health concerns. President Murmu..
IndiaTimes

Bharatiya Janata Party Bharatiya Janata Party Indian political party

'We aren't enemies': Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis thanks opponents Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar - here's why

 Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis acknowledged Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray for their praise in 'Maharashtra Nayak', fueling reunion speculation. Fadnavis..
IndiaTimes

Temple politics in Bengal: How Mamata Banerjee is trying to counter BJP's 'Jai Ma Kali' push

 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is seemingly shifting towards a 'soft Hindutva' approach ahead of the 2026 elections. Following BJP's perceived..
IndiaTimes

‘Murdering democracy’: Priyanka Gandhi slams government over Bihar SIR row; INDIA bloc protests outside Parliament

 Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has strongly criticized Bihar's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, alleging the BJP-led government is..
IndiaTimes

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