On September 15, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed concerns about growing prejudice against the reservation system while speaking at the inauguration of the Samvidhan Mandir at Elphinstone Technical High School and Junior College in Mumbai. Dhankhar criticized individuals in constitutional roles who frequently criticize India abroad and advocate for the end of reservations. He described these repeated criticisms as a troubling pattern of prejudice and a serious issue requiring careful thought and discussion. According to Dhankhar, such comments undermine the constitutional commitment to reservations, which are integral to promoting social equality and addressing social disparities. He reaffirmed that, from his constitutional perspective, reservations are a fundamental and positive aspect of the Constitution, designed to foster equality and combat injustice. Dhankhar’s remarks emphasized that reservations are not just a policy but a core principle of the Constitution aimed at achieving social justice and equality.
16 September,2024 11:52 AM IST
Kapil Sibal’s recent comments on the violence against women have drawn the ire of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar. Coming down heavily on Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said that he was pained that someone holding a position in the Supreme Court Bar, a Member of Parliament, can term such acts of violence against women as "a symptomatic malaise". Addressing the students and faculty members on the theme 'Role of Women in Viksit Bharat' at the Bharati College, University of Delhi today, the Vice-President said "I am appalled; I am pained and somewhat surprised that someone holding a position in the Supreme Court Bar, a Member of Parliament, acting in a manner and what does he say? A symptomatic malaise and suggested that such incidents are commonplace? What a shame! Words fail me in condemning such a stance. It is doing the greatest injustice to the high position."
31 August,2024 06:40 PM IST
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."
09 August,2024 07:01 PM IST
Voting across 8 states/union territories is underway for the 6th phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Polling is being held in 58 constituencies spread across six states and 2 union territories in the Lok Sabha Election Phase 6. President Droupadi Murmu cast her vote at Dr Rajendra Prasad Kendriya Vidyalaya in Delhi. President Murmu showed her inked finger after casting vote. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and wife Sudesh Dhankhar cast their votes in Delhi.
25 May,2024 12:51 PM IST
A heated exchange was witnessed in Rajya Sabha on February 05. Samajwadi Party MP and actor Jaya Bachchan lost her calm and said to Chairman Dhankhar, “We’re not school children.” A question was skipped during the Question Hour in the Upper House and Congress MP Deepender Hooda protested against it. That is when Jaya Bachchan raised her voice and questioned why the question was skipped.
06 February,2024 12:04 PM IST
Leaders paid homage to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at ‘Sadaiv Atal’ memorial on his birth anniversary on December 25. President Murmu paid floral tribute to the former prime minister on his 100th birth anniversary. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar paid obeisance to Atal Bihari Vajpayee at his memorial. PM Narendra Modi also paid tribute to the 10th prime minister of India on his birth anniversary. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, LS Speaker Om Birla, BJP President were also present to celebrate Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birthday and also paid their tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 100th birth Anniversary which is being celebrated today.
25 December,2023 01:12 PM IST
While holding a protest against the recent controversy of MPs suspension from the Parliament which arose due to a ruckus created by the Opposition on the Parliament Security Breach issue, LoP Rajya Sabha & Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge says, "The PM is speaking everywhere including Varanasi but not in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on (Parliament security breach incident). We condemn it. This is also a (breach of) privilege case due to the violation of rules. The ruling party people are disturbing the Parliament proceedings." Yesterday, it was the first time that the Parliamentary Affairs minister along with 120 MPs was standing in Rajya Sabha and the MPs were shouting slogans. This shows they don't have faith in democracy."
21 December,2023 01:06 PM IST
Speaking on the Jagdeep Dhankar mimicry incident, Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MP Kalyan Banerjee on December 20 said that he never had any intention to hurt anyone. Addressing the media persons, he said, “I have never had any intention to hurt anyone. Does he really behave like this in Rajya Sabha? Mimicry was done by the PM in Lok Sabha between 2014-2019.” On December 19, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee was seen mimicking VP Jagdeep Dhankhar in the Parliament premises. He drew laughter from other Opposition MPs and senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was filming him. Jagdeep Dhankhar on December 20 slammed the Congress party for the act.
20 December,2023 06:30 PM IST
After the political furore over Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar’s mimicry by TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi accepted that he shot the video. “MPs were sitting there, I shot their video. My video is on my phone. Media is showing it...Nobody has said anything...150 of our MPs have been thrown out (of the House) but there is no discussion on that in the media. There is no discussion on Adani, no discussion on Rafale, no discussion on unemployment. Our MPs are disheartened and sitting outside. But you are discussing that (mimicry),” said Rahul Gandhi while talking to media persons on December 20 on the Jagdeep Dhankar Mimicry Incident. On December 19, a TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee was seen mimicking VP Jagdeep Dhankhar in the Parliament premises. He drew laughter from other Opposition MPs and senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was filming him. Jagdeep Dhankhar on December 20 slammed the Congress party for the act.
20 December,2023 05:37 PM IST
PM Modi called Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and expressed concern over the recent mimicry filming incident. On December 19, a TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee was seen mimicking VP Jagdeep Dhankhar in the Parliament premises. He drew laughter from other Opposition MPs and senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was filming him. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar termed the incident “shameful” and “ridiculous”. VP Dhankhar took to X and shared that PM Modi called him and expressed his concern over Jagdeep Dhankar mimicry incident. The Opposition MPs, who have been suspended, were protesting in the Parliament premises on Dec 19 when the incident happened. As of now, 141 MPs from both the Lower House and the Upper House have been suspended.
20 December,2023 12:40 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
