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  Jagdeep Dhankhar vacates vice-president's enclave, shifts to private farmhouse in Chattarpur

  India | September 01, 2025 18:44 IST

  A day earlier, Dhankhar had applied to resume his pension as a former member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. He had served as the Congress MLA for the Kishangarh constituency in Rajasthan from 1993 to 1998.

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  Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar applies for pension as ex-MLA in Rajasthan

  India | August 31, 2025 6:34 IST

  Jagdeep Dhankhar, who represented the Kishangarh Assembly constituency as a Congress MLA from 1993 to 1998, received a pension as a former legislator until July 2019. It was discontinued after he was appointed the governor of West Bengal.

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  NDA vice president candidate CP Radhakrishnan missed Cabinet berth twice, once due to a name mix-up

  India | August 22, 2025 19:21 IST

  As of present, NDA has 293 members in Lok Sabha and 133 members in Rajya Sabha. The overall number of lawmakers constitutes 426. This number is sufficient to elect Radhakrishnan as the Vice President. Besides, cross-voting, like in Dhankhar's case, can further increase this number.

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  VP polls: Rajnath Singh begins consensus push, dials Sonia, Stalin and Patnaik on NDA's nominee

  India | August 18, 2025 12:44 IST

  Radhakrishnan’s name was announced by BJP chief and Union Minister JP Nadda in a press conference after a meeting of the party's parliamentary board. Nadda also said BJP would speak to the Opposition leader to elect Radhakrishnan unopposed.

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  When the Indian vice-presidential poll turned triangular: Inside the rare 2007 three-cornered fight

  India | August 12, 2025 13:36 IST

  As of present, NDA has 293 members in Lok Sabha and 133 members in Rajya Sabha. The overall number of lawmakers is 426. This number is sufficient to elect an NDA-backed candidate as the Vice President. Besides, cross-voting, like in Dhankhar's case, can further increase this number.

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  Kapil Sibal claims Dhankhar incommunicado, seeks Amit Shah's statement on former VP’s whereabouts

  India | August 09, 2025 14:17 IST

  In a swift and unexpected move, Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post on July 21. He wrote a letter to President Droupadi Murmu and cited his deteriorating health as a reason for relinquishing the key post.

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  Super 100: PM Modi in Tamil Nadu to inaugurate projects, honour Chola emperor

  News | July 27, 2025 12:08 IST

  PM Modi will reach Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple in Tiruchirapalli today on the second day of his Tamil Nadu tour... Will participate in Adi Thiruvathirai festival at around 12 noon

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  What retirement benefits will V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar get | Explained

  India | July 23, 2025 19:58 IST

  After resigning from his position mid-term, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has started packing his belongings from the Vice President's Enclave in New Delhi.

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  OPINION | Why did Dhankhar resign? The Inside Story

  India | July 23, 2025 16:47 IST

  Since the time Dhankhar became Chairman of Rajya Sabha, he sought to give the impression that he was very close to the top leaders of the government and whatever he does has the blessings of the top leadership.

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  Super 100: Sawan Shivratri is being celebrated across the country today

  News | July 23, 2025 10:04 IST

  Sawan Shivratri is being celebrated across the country today... Bhole's devotees are offering water to Mahadev in Shiva temples since morning

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, July 22, 2025

  India | July 22, 2025 20:27 IST

  Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post on the first day of the Monsoon session of Parliament, citing health reasons. In a letter addressed to President Droupadi Murmu, Dhankhar said he was resigning from the post of Vice President and ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha with immediate effect.

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  Mamata Banerjee casts doubt over Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation, says 'He is a healthy man'

  India | July 22, 2025 20:13 IST

  Jagdeep Dhankhar, who also served as the former Governor of West Bengal, submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu on Monday sparking a political buzz.

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  President Droupadi Murmu accepts Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation as Vice President

  India | July 22, 2025 13:48 IST

  Dhankhar resigned from his post on Monday evening, citing medical reasons. He sent his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu and said he is stepping down with immediate effect.

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  Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns: NDA vs INDIA bloc set for high-stakes VP showdown, here's what numbers say

  India | July 22, 2025 12:32 IST

  Jagdeep Dhankar was NDA's pick for the Vice Presidential polls that were held on August 6, 2022. Dhankar defeated Congress-backed Margaret Alva by amassing 528 votes (both from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha). He secured the highest number of electoral votes in over 30 years.