"Some people in the country for reasons which are not appropriate have put their political interest above national interest. Let us hope and pray they get wiser,” said Dhankar.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar kicked off the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Bike Rally in New Delhi, highlighting the crucial importance of national unity and patriotism. The event took place at Pragati Maidan as part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations, marking the 75th Independence Day of India.

The heated conversation emerged amid a sharp verbal duel between Dhankhar and Kharge, who serves as the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha.

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar extended a warm welcome to the 61 newly-elected and nominated members of the House during the commencement of its 264th session. He emphasised the importance of harnessing their potential to fulfil the aspirations of the people and urged collective efforts towards nurturing democracy.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated 'Prerna Sthal' at the Parliament House on Sunday. Alongside him were Speaker Om Birla, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, and other dignitaries who paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, accompanied by his wife Sudesh Dhankhar, made a visit to Ayodhya on Friday to offer prayers at the Ram Mandir. They were warmly welcomed by Uttar Pradesh Minister Surya Pratap Shahi upon their arrival.

In a scathing critique of the Mamata Banerjee-led government in West Bengal, senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad condemned the recent attack on a National Investigation Agency (NIA) team in Purba Medinipur district.

BJP's national president, Jagat Prakash Narayan Lal Nadda, commonly known as JP Nadda, has officially taken his place in the upper house of the Indian Parliament, the Rajya Sabha. This significant event occurred alongside the swearing-in of five other newly-elected members on a momentous Saturday session.

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar administered the oath of office to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh for his re-election to the Upper House from Delhi, marking his second term in office.

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar administered the oath in his chamber in Parliament House. Leader of the House Piyush Goyal was also present on the occasion.

The vice-president claimed that those disrespecting Lord Ram are “actually disrespecting the makers of our Constitution who have very thoughtfully and judiciously placed those pictures of Lord Ram there”.