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01 Aug

Vice Presidential Election Announced: Polling Scheduled for September 9

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New Delhi, Aug 1, 2025 — The Election Commission on Friday announced the schedule for the election to the post of Vice President of India, marking the beginning of the race for the nation’s second-highest constitutional office. The process formally begins with the notification of the election on August 7.According to the schedule, nomination papers can be filed until August 21, with scrutiny taking place on August 22. Candidates will be allowed to withdraw nominations by August 25. If the contest sees more than one candidate, polling will be conducted on September 9, with the results declared the same day.The…

VP Dhankhar Slams SC Ruling on Presidential Timelines, Warns Against ‘Judicial Overreach’

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New Delhi, April 17, 2025: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has sharply criticised the Supreme Court’s recent directive mandating a three-month deadline for the President to act on Bills referred by governors. Addressing a gathering of Rajya Sabha interns on Thursday, Dhankhar questioned the judiciary’s expanding role, cautioning against what he described as a trend of judges assuming legislative and executive powers.“There is a directive to the President by a recent judgment. Where are we heading? What is happening in the country?” he asked, expressing alarm over the perceived judicial encroachment on executive functions. The Vice President emphasised that the Constitution…

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Admitted to AIIMS After Chest Discomfort

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New Delhi, March 9, 2025: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to the cardiac department at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi early Sunday morning. Sources reported that the 73-year-old leader had experienced chest pain and uneasiness before being taken to the hospital.Doctors have confirmed that his condition is stable. Further updates on his health are awaited.