Mr. Dhankhar has often conflicted with Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over issues ranging from universities to political violence in the state.
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party nominated Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar as NDA’s Vice-President candidate on Friday. The polls for the VP post are scheduled for August 6.
Making the announcement, BJP chief JP Nadda was all praises for Mr. Dhankhar, and also referred to him as a “Kisan-Putra” (son of a farmer) who, he said, established himself as a “people’s governor”
Mr. Dhankhar has often conflicted with Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over issues ranging from universities to political violence in the state.
“Kisan Putra Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji is known for his humility. He brings with him an illustrious legal, legislative and gubernatorial career. He has always worked for the well-being of farmers, youth, women, and the marginalized. Glad that he will be our VP candidate.” PM Modi tweeted.
Kisan Putra Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji is known for his humility. He brings with him an illustrious legal, legislative and gubernatorial career. He has always worked for the well-being of farmers, youth, women and the marginalised. Glad that he will be our VP candidate. @jdhankhar1 pic.twitter.com/TJ0d05gAa8
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 16, 2022
Mr. Dhankar was elected to the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from the Kishangarh Constituency in the Ajmer district between 1993 and 1998.
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