Dhankhar reaches Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas

August 11, 2022 15:59

Jagdeep Dhankhar, sworn in as the 14th Vice President of India, on Thursday reached the Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas, his official residence and office for the next five years.

Dhankhar, 71, reached his official residence soon after the swearing-in ceremony.

He was accompanied by his wife Sudesh Dhankhar and other family members.

Later, he would visit the Rajya Sabha secretariat to meet with officials.

The Vice President is the ex officio chairperson of Rajya Sabha. -- PTI

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