Jagdeep Dhankhar: News
22 Apr 2025
Indira GandhiHow have judges reacted to attacks on Supreme Court's power
Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant has sought to downplay the criticisms of India's top judicial body by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey.
22 Apr 2025
Indira Gandhi'Elected representatives are ultimate masters': VP Dhankhar attacks SC again
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has once again reiterated the supremacy of elected representatives over constitutional matters.
20 Apr 2025
Amit ShahCongress dismisses BJP's disavowal of MPs's remarks on Supreme Court
The Congress has rejected BJP president J.P. Nadda's efforts to distance the party from controversial remarks by MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma against the Supreme Court of India.
18 Apr 2025
Kapil Sibal'Ulti baat hai': Kapil Sibal counters Dhankhar's 'super parliament' comment
Supreme Court Bar Association President Kapil Sibal has hit back at Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for criticizing the SC's recent judgment over Tamil Nadu governor's refusal to clear bills.
17 Apr 2025
Delhi High CourtDhankhar criticizes SC, calls Article 142 'nuclear missile' against democracy
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has been vocal in his strong criticisms of the judiciary, after a landmark SC ruling that imposed a deadline on the President and Governors to approve Bills.
20 Mar 2025
MK Stalin'Change your clothes': Parliament adjourned over MPs wearing slogan-printed T-shirts
Both houses of Indian Parliament were adjourned on Thursday amid protests by opposition MPs over the delimitation exercise.
09 Mar 2025
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)VP Dhankhar admitted to AIIMS after chest pain, condition stable
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, early on Sunday morning after he complained of chest pain and uneasiness.
13 Feb 2025
Kiren RijijuWaqf bill report tabled in Rajya Sabha amid opposition uproar
The Joint Parliamentary Committee Report on the Waqf (Amendment) bill was tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday amid massive protests by the opposition.
05 Feb 2025
Mallikarjun Kharge'Chup baith..': Kharge loses cool after BJP MP interrupts speech
A heated exchange broke out in the Rajya Sabha on Monday between Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Neeraj Shekhar.
02 Feb 2025
Yogi AdityanathVice President Dhankhar takes holy dip in Sangam
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, along with his family, took part in a religious ceremony at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Saturday.
24 Dec 2024
Parliament'Constitutional positions not for settling scores': Jagdeep Dhankhar
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday emphasized the need to maintain constitutional integrity for those in high offices. He said such positions are not for "settling scores."
21 Dec 2024
Amit ShahWinter Session: Lok Sabha lost 65 hours due to disruptions
The recently concluded Winter Session of the Indian Parliament, which was held from November 25 to December 20, was marred by repeated disruptions, resulting in a loss of 65 hours and 15 minutes in the Lok Sabha.
20 Dec 2024
Adani GroupOpposition boycotts Speaker's customary tea party as winter session ends
The winter session of Parliament ended on Friday amid massive protests and controversy.
19 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Opposition's motion to remove Dhankhar as Rajya Sabha chairman rejected
The deputy chairman of the Rajya Sabha has rejected the opposition's no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, citing a lack of 14-day notice and Dhankhar's incorrect spelling.
16 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Rajya Sabha to hold Constitution debate amid no-trust motion row
The Rajya Sabha will hold a two-day debate on the Constitution from Monday.
11 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Forced to take step': Opposition on no-trust move against Dhankhar
The Congress-led opposition moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday, alleging partisan functioning of the House.
10 Dec 2024
George SorosOpposition moves no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman
The Congress-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) has moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar.
10 Dec 2024
Adani Group'Disappointing conduct...': Speaker warns opposition amid Parliament standoff
The Parliament was adjourned early on Tuesday after a fierce face-off between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and opposition MPs.
06 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)High-level probe launched after cash bundle found in Rajya Sabha
A high-level investigation has been launched after a cash bundle was found on the seat of Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi in the Rajya Sabha.
06 Dec 2024
AmbalaTear gas fired at protesting farmers marching to Delhi
Farmers marching toward Delhi under the "Dilli Chalo" march were greeted with tear gas at the Shambhu border on the Haryana-Punjab line.
06 Dec 2024
Abhishek Manu Singhvi'Lock and key...': Singhvi's dig amid cash row in Parliament
A controversy has erupted in the Rajya Sabha after a bundle of cash was allegedly found at Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi's seat.
06 Dec 2024
Abhishek Manu SinghviDhankar says cash found from Congress MP Singhvi's Parliament seat
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar informed the House on Friday that during a routine anti-sabotage inspection, a bundle of currency notes was found at seat number 222.
29 Nov 2024
Gautam Adani'We are dishonoring the people': Dhankhar slams protesting opposition MPs
Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday slammed opposition MPs for stalling Parliament proceedings for four days in a row since the Winter Session commenced.
13 Nov 2024
DelhiThick smog blankets Delhi-NCR, air quality index crosses 400-mark
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Wednesday, drastically reducing visibility.
04 Oct 2024
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)'Unacceptable': Kharge writes to Dhankhar over 'intrusion' into his chamber
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has written a letter to Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, expressing his displeasure over the unauthorized entry of officials from the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), and Tata Projects into his Parliament chamber.
02 Oct 2024
Narendra Modi'Salutations to Pujya Bapu…': Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi
President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in New Delhi on Wednesday, commemorating the 155th anniversary of his birth.
08 Aug 2024
Indian Olympic AssociationVinesh's Olympic disqualification triggers uproar in Parliament, opposition walks out
The members of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance walked out of Rajya Sabha on Thursday after being denied a discussion on wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the 2024 Paris Olympics.
05 Aug 2024
Jaya Bachchan'Change it then...': Jagdeep Dhankhar's retort to Jaya's Amitabh-name complaint
Veteran actor and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan has once again caused a stir in the Parliament.
31 Jul 2024
Congress PresidentKharge gets emotional, urges Chair to expunge remarks against him
Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, made an emotional appeal to Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday to expunge remarks made by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ghanshyam Tiwari about his political journey.
03 Jul 2024
Biju Janata DalBJP's former ally, BJD, joins opposition's walkout in Rajya Sabha
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) joined the opposition's walkout on Wednesday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reply to the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in Rajya Sabha.
03 Jul 2024
Narendra Modi'Violence decreasing in Manipur...': PM Modi in Rajya Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his response to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday around noon.
02 Jul 2024
Narendra ModiModi's advice to NDA MPs after ruckus over Rahul's remarks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs to uphold parliamentary rules and maintain exemplary behavior in the House.
01 Jul 2024
Droupadi MurmuIn Rajya Sabha, Kharge demands scrapping of Agniveer
Congress leader and Rajya Sabha Opposition Leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday demanded the scrapping of the Agniveer Scheme.
27 Jun 2024
Droupadi MurmuAfter Modi, president calls 1975 Emergency 'biggest attack on Constitution'
In her inaugural address to Parliament following the general election, President Droupadi Murmu labeled the 1975 Emergency a "blot" and the "biggest attack on the Constitution of India."
19 Jun 2024
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)'Stopped, questioned' by CISF at Parliament: MP writes to Dhankhar
Tamil Nadu Rajya Sabha MP MM Abdulla was allegedly "stopped" and "questioned" by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel when he was on a routine visit to Parliament premises on Tuesday.
05 Feb 2024
Sanjay SinghRajya Sabha chairman blocks AAP leader's oath, cites privileges case
Jailed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh was not sworn in as Rajya Sabha MP on Monday as the Upper House Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar refused to allow him to take the oath, citing the privileges case against him.
30 Jan 2024
Droupadi MurmuPresident Murmu nominates educationist Satnam Singh Sandhu to Rajya Sabha
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday nominated educationist, agriculturist, and philanthropist Satnam Singh Sandhu to the Rajya Sabha.
25 Dec 2023
Trinamool CongressNo 'cultured mind' to understand mimicry: TMC MP on Dhankhar
Suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee on Monday defended his mimicry of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, arguing he can't help if someone lacks a "cultured mind" to appreciate humor.
25 Dec 2023
Mallikarjun KhargeMass suspension of opposition MPs premeditated: Kharge to Dhankhar
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has said the mass suspension of the opposition MPs during the Parliament Winter Session seems "predetermined" and "premeditated" by the central government.
22 Dec 2023
Mallikarjun KhargeMimicry row: Kharge indirectly slams Dhankhar for bringing up caste
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday indirectly called out Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for bringing caste into the ongoing row over his mimicry by a suspended MP.
20 Dec 2023
ParliamentDhankhar mimicry row: PM Modi's phone call and Banerjee's defense
Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman, Jagdeep Dhankhar, on Wednesday, said that he received a phone call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who expressed deep concern and condemnation over the alleged disrespectful behavior by some MPs.
19 Dec 2023
Rahul GandhiSuspended TMC MP mocks Dhankhar at protest, VP says 'shameful'
Suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee allegedly mocked Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar during a protest by opposition parties outside the Parliament on Tuesday.
16 Dec 2023
Raghav ChadhaRaghav Chadha appointed AAP's Rajya Sabha leader: Reports
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has reportedly appointed MP Raghav Chadha as the leader of the party in Rajya Sabha. Chandha will replace AAP MP Sanjay Singh, who is currently behind bars in the Delhi liquor policy case.
14 Dec 2023
Parliament14 opposition MPs suspended for remainder of Winter Session
One Rajya Sabha and 13 Lok Sabha MPs have been suspended from Parliament for "unruly conduct."
14 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiWinter Session: TMC MP Derek O'Brien suspended from Parliament
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar suspended Derek O'Brien on Thursday for "ignoble misconduct."
04 Dec 2023
Raghav ChadhaAAP MP Raghav Chadha's Rajya Sabha suspension revoked
The Rajya Sabha on Monday revoked the suspension of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha from the Upper House.
03 Nov 2023
Raghav ChadhaApologize to Rajya Sabha chairperson: SC to Raghav Chadha
The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday urged Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha to seek an "unconditional apology" from Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar pertaining to his suspension from the Upper House.
19 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiModi to walk to new Parliament with copy of Constitution
As India celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi on Tuesday, the country also bids farewell to the old Parliament building, shifting to the new Parliament House.
14 Aug 2023
Adhir Ranjan ChowdhuryLok Sabha panel to probe Adhir Chowdhury's 'misconduct' on Friday
The Lok Sabha's Privileges Committee is set to investigate the complaint of "misconduct" against suspended Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Friday, PTI reported.
12 Aug 2023
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury'Retrogressive': Congress's Adhir Chowdhury may approach SC over Parliament suspension
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has termed his Lok Sabha suspension as a "retrogressive step" by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the Centre.
08 Aug 2023
Piyush GoyalTMC's O'Brien suspended from Rajya Sabha for 'unruly behavior'
The Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien has been suspended from the House for the rest of the Monsoon Session for alleged "unruly behavior" and "disregard" to Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar while raising the Manipur issue.
24 Jul 2023
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)AAP MP Sanjay Singh suspended for remaining Parliament Monsoon Session
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday suspended Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh for the remainder of the ongoing Parliament Monsoon Session for "unruly behavior" in the House during a protest over the Manipur issue.
13 Feb 2023
Adani GroupRajya Sabha adjourned amid ruckus over Adani-Hindenburg row by Opposition
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday adjourned the House till March 13 amid ruckus and sloganeering by the Opposition over the Adani-Hindenburg row.
12 Feb 2023
Samajwadi PartyJaya Bachchan's 'finger-pointing gesture' toward Jagdeep Dhankhar angers BJP
Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Jaya Bachchan sparked controversy with her alleged improper behavior in Rajya Sabha last week, a video of which is doing the rounds on social media.
