Nitish Kumar's JDU Extends Support to NDA's Vice-Presidential Pick Jagdeep Dhankar
The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar as its candidate for the country's vice-president.
New Delhi: While extending his support to NDA vice-president candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday said, "the Governor of West Bengal Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji is welcome to be nominated as the Vice Presidential candidate of NDA. JDU will support Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar ji. Best wishes to him."
पश्चिम बंगाल के राज्यपाल श्री जगदीप धनखड़ जी को एन०डी०ए० के उप राष्ट्रपति पद का उम्मीदवार बनाए जाने का स्वागत है। जदयू श्री जगदीप धनखड़ जी का समर्थन करेगा। उन्हें शुभकामनाएं।
— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) July 16, 2022
The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar as its candidate for the country's vice-president. Dhankhar's name was announced as the NDA's Vice Presidential candidate at the BJP Parliamentary Board meeting. BJP President JP Nadda announced his name. Dhankhar had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi this afternoon. Apart from this, he also met Home Minister Amit Shah.
The nomination of candidates for the Vice Presidential election will be held till July 19. After this, nomination papers will be scrutinized on July 20. Candidates who have enrolled till July 22 can withdraw their names. On August 6, the voting for the Vice-President's election will be held.
The decision was taken at the BJP Parliamentary Party meeting held at the party's central office on Saturday evening. The meeting was held in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chaired by BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, BJP's organisation general secretary BL Santosh attended the crucial meet.
"NDA's candidate for the post of Vice President of India to be Jagdeep Dhankhar", said BJP chief JP Nadda after the meeting. "Jagdeep Dhankhar is a Kisan Putra (son of farmer) who established himself as people's governor," added Nadda.
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
PM Modi also said Dhankhar brings an illustrious legal, legislative and gubernatorial career and has always worked for the well-being of farmers, youth, women and the marginalised.
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"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," Modi said in a tweet.
The prime minister said Dhankhar has an excellent knowledge of the Constitution.
"He is also well-versed with legislative affairs. I am sure that he will be an outstanding Chair in the Rajya Sabha & guide the proceedings of the House with the aim of furthering national progress," said PM.
Meanwhile, other leaders also extended their support and wished Dhankhar:
Congratulations Hon'ble Governor of West Bengal Jagdeep Dhankhar ji for your nomination as NDA's candidate for the post of Vice-President of India.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 16, 2022
My best wishes to you on behalf of people of Assam! @jdhankhar1 pic.twitter.com/XsMp0FT7py
Congratulations to Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar on being announced as the NDA’s candidate for the Vice President of India. He is a farmer’s son who has a deep understanding of Law and the Constitution. He has spent years in public service. India will greatly benefit from his experience.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 16, 2022
Congratulations to Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji for being nominated as NDA's candidate for the Vice Presidential election. It will be a matter of supreme pride for the nation as a whole if a son of the soil embellishes this honourable position.@jdhankhar1 pic.twitter.com/je5M259Hqf
— Basavaraj S Bommai (@BSBommai) July 16, 2022
Congratulations to Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji on being nominated as the NDA candidate for the Vice-Presidential election.
— Prof.(Dr.) Manik Saha (@DrManikSaha2) July 16, 2022
My best wishes to you on behalf of people of Tripura! @jdhankhar1 pic.twitter.com/e2zjJWIiYh
Congratulations to Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar ji on being nominated as the NDA candidate for the Vice President of India. A farmer's son with rich legislative and gubernatorial experience, he touches the roots of India & will make a great Vice President of our nation. #JagdeepDhankhar pic.twitter.com/yJNayA2e3u
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) July 16, 2022
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