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Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi convenes V-Cs meet on 25, 26 April in Ooty
By Chennaivision on April 23, 2025

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi has convened a meeting of the Vice Chancellors on 25, 26 April in Ooty. The Governor has also invited Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar for the inaugural session of the conference. An official communique from the Raj Bhavan said that the annual conference of the Vice Chancellros of State, Central and Private Universities/Institutions of Tamil… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi convenes V-Cs meet on 25, 26 April in Ooty"
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‘Cannot have situation where you direct President’: VP Dhankhar
By Chennaivision on April 18, 2025

In the wake of the Supreme Court ruling that sets a three-month timeline for the President to decide on Bills referred by Governors of states, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said Thursday that India cannot have a situation where the judiciary directs the President. “So, we have judges who will legislate, who will perform executive functions, who will act as super… Continue reading "‘Cannot have situation where you direct President’: VP Dhankhar"
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Jagdeep Dhankhar rejects Congress’s privilege notice against Amit Shah
By Chennaivision on March 27, 2025

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday rejected a privilege notice against Union Home Minister Amit Shah after he cited a 1948 government press release to authenticate his statement that a Congress leader was part of the management of Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh had moved the notice against Shah for “casting aspersions” on Congress… Continue reading "Jagdeep Dhankhar rejects Congress’s privilege notice against Amit Shah"
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Vice President, Union Home Minister to visit Chennai today
By Chennaivision on January 31, 2025

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit the city today and attend functions in Muttukadu and Mamallapuram. The city police said an order under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 was promulgated prohibiting use of drones, remote controlled micro-lighted aircrafts, para glider is already in force from January 26 to February 23… Continue reading "Vice President, Union Home Minister to visit Chennai today"
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Sonia Gandhi, Ashwini Vaishnaw, 12 others sworn in as RS members
By Chennaivision on April 5, 2024

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday administered the oath of 14 political leaders as Rajya Sabha members, including former Congress president Sonia Gandhi and railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The swearing-in ceremony of the newly inducted MPs took place in the new Parliament building and was administered by Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar. Sonia Gandhi took oath as a member of the Upper… Continue reading "Sonia Gandhi, Ashwini Vaishnaw, 12 others sworn in as RS members"
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Founding fathers wanted Uniform Civil Code: Vice President
By Chennaivision on July 5, 2023

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said that the “time has come” to introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) across India, as envisaged by founding fathers of the Constitution. Article 44 of the Constitution clearly states that the state shall endeavour to secure the Uniform Civil Code for its citizens across the country, he said. “This was the thought process of the… Continue reading "Founding fathers wanted Uniform Civil Code: Vice President"
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Opposition raise several issues during meeting with Jagdeep Dhankhar
By Chennaivision on March 13, 2023

Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar has sought views of leaders of various political parties on ways to curb disruptions in the House at a meeting held on the eve of the second phase of the Budget session. Opposition members raised the issue of alleged misuse of central agencies against non-BJP governments and the move to appoint Dhankhar’s personal staff on… Continue reading "Opposition raise several issues during meeting with Jagdeep Dhankhar"
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Separation of powers must be respected: Jagdeep Dhankar
By Chennaivision on December 8, 2022

Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar in his maiden speech in the House on Wednesday criticised the judiciary for scrapping the NJAC bill, terming it as an instance of “severe compromise of parliamentary sovereignty”, and said the government’s three organs should respect the “Laxman Rekha”. Asserting that the National Judicial Appointment Commission (NJAC) bill had “unprecedented” support of Parliament and members… Continue reading "Separation of powers must be respected: Jagdeep Dhankar"
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VP takes on SC over appointment of judges
By Chennaivision on December 3, 2022

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said there was “no whisper” in Parliament after the Supreme Court struck down the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act and described it as “too serious an issue”. He also said a law passed by Parliament, which reflects the will of the people, was “undone” by the Supreme Court and “the world does not know… Continue reading "VP takes on SC over appointment of judges"

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