Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has submitted an application for a pension to the Rajasthan Assembly. Elected from the Kishangarh seat in Ajmer district on a Congress ticket in 1993, he is now entitled to a pension from the Assembly due to his tenure as an MLA.
Monthly Pension of INR 42,000
Currently 74 years old, Dhankhar is set to receive a monthly pension of approximately INR 42,000 from the Rajasthan Assembly as per the regulations. The state has a provision for dual and triple pensions, allowing individuals who have served as both MPs and MLAs to obtain pensions for both positions.
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This system permits numerous ex-leaders to draw pensions from various roles concurrently. Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani has confirmed the receipt of Dhankhar's pension application, and the processing is ongoing.
Resigned Due to Health Concerns
Recently, Jagdeep Dhankhar abruptly resigned from the Vice President post. He notified President Droupadi Murmu with his resignation letter on July 21, citing health reasons. This unexpected move stirred the political landscape as his term was still ongoing.
Opposition Raises Questions
Opposition parties continue to challenge the central government regarding Jagdeep Dhankhar. Mentioning him in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi queried why the once-vocal Vice President has gone completely silent. 'Everyone knows and asks, why is the former Vice President of India hidden? Why such circumstances that prevent him from speaking a word?' he asked, urging introspection about the times we are living in.
With a lighthearted remark, Kapil Sibal noted he had only heard of 'missing ladies' but the tale of a 'missing Vice President' was unprecedented. He urged the opposition to remain vigilant about Jagdeep Dhankhar's safety.
Sibal shared that on the first day, he reached out to Dhankhar's personal secretary. They were only informed that he was resting, and thereafter, no further communication or official information has been released. To this day, even his current location remains unknown.
