President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended warm birthday wishes to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on the occasion of his 74th birthday.
In a post on X President Murmu said, “Hearty greetings and best wishes to @VPIndia Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji on his birthday! I wish him good health and many more years in the service of the nation.”
Prime Minister Modi, in his message, praised the Vice President’s deep understanding of the Constitution and acknowledged his role in enhancing the productivity of the Rajya Sabha.
In his post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Greetings to our Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji, on his birthday. He is blessed with tremendous knowledge of our Constitution, which reflects his years of work as a leading lawyer. He has made commendable efforts to boost the productivity of the Rajya Sabha. His interest in serving society is also immense. May he lead a long and healthy life.”
Jagdeep Dhankhar was born on May 18, 1951, in Kithana village, located in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district. Before entering politics, he was a Senior Advocate at the High Court and later practiced primarily in the Supreme Court from 1990 onward. His legal expertise spans sectors such as steel, coal, mining, and international commercial arbitration. He has appeared in multiple High Courts across the country.
Dhankhar was first elected to Parliament in 1989 from the Jhunjhunu constituency. He served as Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs in 1990. In 1993, he was elected to the Rajasthan Assembly from the Kishangarh constituency in Ajmer district. He later assumed the office of Governor of West Bengal on July 30, 2019.
In 2022, Dhankhar was sworn in as the 14th Vice President of India and also assumed the role of Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also extended his wishes to the Vice President, saying, “Warm wishes to @VPIndia Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji on his birthday. Known for his deep knowledge of the Indian Constitution, he is also admired for his wisdom and tenacity. Our nation is grateful for his tireless efforts and vision. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life.”
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath joined the leaders in extending his wishes, calling Dhankhar a symbol of simplicity. He said, “Heartiest congratulations to Honourable Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji, a symbol of simplicity, purity, and discipline, on his birthday! I pray to Lord Shri Ram for your good health and long life.”
— IANS