Jagdeep Dhankhar is an Indian politician, lawyer, and the 14th Vice President of India, currently serving since August 11, 2022. He is known for his long and varied career in public service, law, and politics.
Early Life and Education:
Born: May 18, 1951
Birthplace: Kithana village, Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, India
Education:
B.Sc. (Physics) from the University of Rajasthan
LL.B. from the University of Rajasthan
He was a successful advocate and practiced in the Rajasthan High Court and the Supreme Court of India.
Legal Career:
Jagdeep Dhankhar built a strong legal reputation, especially in constitutional and service law.
He was designated as a Senior Advocate by the Rajasthan High Court.
Represented prominent clients, including political parties and corporate entities.
Political Career:
Joined politics in 1989 and was elected to the 9th Lok Sabha from Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, as a Janata Dal candidate.
Served as Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs under Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar (1990-91).
Later joined the Indian National Congress, and then the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
He has also served in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.
Governor of West Bengal:
Appointed as the Governor of West Bengal in July 2019.
His tenure was marked by frequent public disagreements with the West Bengal government, especially Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Known for taking a proactive and sometimes controversial role as Governor.
Vice President of India:
Elected as Vice President of India in August 2022, defeating opposition candidate Margaret Alva.
As Vice President, he also serves as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament).
Known for being articulate, assertive, and focused on upholding constitutional values.
Personal Traits:
Known for his straightforward and legalistic approach.
A passionate advocate for democratic processes and the Constitution.
A vocal supporter of the rule of law and federal balance.
Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned. He wrote a letter stating that he is leaving his post due to health reasons and on medical advice. No one even knew that he had such an idea until his resignation letter was released. On Monday, the first day of the Parliament session, the Rajya Sabha was convened. However, the House did not function smoothly due to the opposition’s concerns.
Dhankhar’s resignation, which is known for his provocative statements, was unexpected. Politicians do not resign due to health reasons. He will not have much work as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Even if the Rajya Sabha is not convened, the Deputy Chairman will. Others will. It is believed that he resigned for a special reason.
When he was the Governor of Bengal, he had a fight with the Mamata Banerjee government. Recently, he also responded to the Supreme Court’s three-month deadline for the President regarding bills. He blamed the Supreme Court’s case. And he questioned why Parliament. In this order, he suddenly resigned from his position.
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