The Congress on Tuesday (September 9, 2025) said that former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar has maintained an uncharacteristic silence for 50 days now and as the election for his successor gets underway, the nation continues to wait for him to speak out.
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A direct contest is taking place between NDA's C.P. Radhakrishnan and the Opposition's B Sudershan Reddy for Tuesday's vice-presidential election, with the BJP-led alliance having a clear edge in the poll necessitated due to the sudden resignation of Mr. Dhankhar.
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Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said that for 50 days now, Mr. Dhankar has maintained an "uncharacteristic silence".
