New Delhi, May 18: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was showered with heartfelt wishes from President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he is celebrating his 74th birthday today.
Taking to her official ‘X’ handle, President Murmu extended her best wishes to Dhankhar and wrote, "Hearty greetings and best wishes to @VPIndia Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji on his birthday! I wish him good health and very many years in the service of the nation."
Prime Minister Modi praised the Vice President for his strong understanding of the Constitution and for helping improve the work of the Rajya Sabha. He also appreciated Dhankhar's efforts to serve the people.
“Greetings to our Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji on his birthday. He is blessed with tremendous knowledge of our Constitution, reflecting from his years of work as a leading lawyer. He has made commendable efforts to boost the productivity of the Rajya Sabha. His interest towards serving society is also immense. May he lead a long and healthy life,” wrote PM Modi on his ‘X’ handle.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also wished the Vice President a happy birthday and praised his understanding of the Constitution.
"Warm wishes to @VPIndia, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar ji on his birthday. Known for his amazing knowledge of Indian Constitution he is also admired his wisdom and tenacity. Our nation is grateful for his tireless efforts and vision. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life," wrote Singh on ‘X’.
It is worth mentioning that Dhankhar was born on this day in 1951 in Kithana village, located in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan.
Before joining politics, he worked as a Senior Advocate in the High Court. Since 1990, he has mainly practiced in the Supreme Court, handling cases related to steel, coal, mining, and international business disputes, among others. He has also appeared in several High Courts across the country.
Dhankhar was first elected to Parliament in 1989 from the Jhunjhunu constituency. In 1990, he became the Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs. Later, in 1993, he was elected to the Rajasthan Assembly from the Kishangarh constituency in Ajmer district. He became the Governor of West Bengal on July 30, 2019.
In 2022, Dhankhar became the 14th Vice President of India and the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
