President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to the martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh on the 106th anniversary of the tragic incident, asseting that the country will always remain indebted to them.
Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, demanded an apology from BJP MP Anurag Thakur.
On the occasion of Rajya Sabha Day on Thursday, Vice-President and Chairman of the Upper House Jagdeep Dhankhar exhorted all members to reaffirm their solemn covenant to constructive deliberation, erudite discourse, and collaborative statecraft and remain resolute in safeguarding the sanctity of the august assembly
On the occasion of World Autism Awareness Day, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar Wednesday said that the House of Elders was committed to promoting the rights and well-being of individuals with autism.
In a setback to the Congress, on Thursday, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected grand-old party lawmaker Jairam Ramesh’s notice of privilege against Home Minister Amit Shah.
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Wednesday that the Act East Policy has brought about a transformative impact in the North Eastern Region of India.
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station and extended their condolences to the bereaved families.
"The jurisdiction over the stated subject matter constitutionally lies in exclusivity with the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and eventually with the Parliament and the President," he said.
A special session of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly may be convened after the ongoing Budget Session to facilitate an address by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who was the previous Governor here.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday called up on the farmer community to expand their role into trading and marketing of farm products and in their value adding activities.
