Vice Presidential elections 2022: NDA candidate Jagdeep Dhankar files nomination

18 Jul 2022 Evaluate

Former West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar today filed his nomination for the elections to the post of Vice President of India. Dhankar, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate, filed his nomination papers in the presence of PM Narendra Modi and Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national president JP Nadda, were also present in the parliament buildings.

After filing the nomination, Jagdeep Dhankar said that he will always strive to enhance democratic values of country. ‘Never even in my dreams did I think a person with a humble background like me would get this opportunity. I am grateful to PM Modi and the leadership for giving a humble man from 'kisan family' like me a such historic opportunity,’ he added. The opposition has named Margaret Alva as its candidate for the election scheduled to take place on August 6.


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