Jagdeep Dhankhar submits pension application following tenure as previous Rajasthan legislator

Former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar's Pension Resumes in Rajasthan

After a brief pause, the pension of former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar as a former legislator in Rajasthan has been resumed. The Rajasthan Assembly Secretariat has initiated the process, with the pension set to start from the date his resignation as the Vice-President was accepted on July 22, 2025.

Dhankhar, who is now 74 years old, represented the Kishangarh Assembly constituency as a Congress MLA from 1993 to 1998. His pension as a former MLA started at Rs 35,000 per month for a single term. However, due to his age and multiple terms, he is now eligible for a 20% hike, taking his entitlement to ₹42,000 per month.

This incremental increase for multiple terms and age also applies to his pension as a former MLA in Rajasthan. It's worth noting that Dhankhar's pension was discontinued in July 2019 when he was appointed the Governor of West Bengal.

In July 2025, Dhankhar reapplied for his pension as a former Rajasthan MLA, seeking its resumption. The Rajasthan Assembly approved the restoration of his MLA pension, marking the end of a brief hiatus.

It's important to clarify that no new facts about Dhankhar's tenure as the Vice-President or Governor were mentioned in the current paragraph. Additionally, no information is provided about any prior pension applications by Dhankhar since July 2019.

Dhankhar's tenure as the Vice-President ended following his resignation citing "health issues" on July 21, 2025. His resignation marked the beginning of a series of events that led to the resumption of his pension as a former MLA in Rajasthan.

As the former Vice-President of India, Dhankhar has made significant contributions to the nation. His pension resumption in Rajasthan is a testament to his long and distinguished career in politics.

Jagdeep Dhankhar submits pension application following tenure as previous Rajasthan legislator