New Delhi
Shortly after National Democratic Alliance Vice Presidential candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar filed his nomination on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed confidence that Dhankar will be an excellent and inspiring Vice President.  Ministers, MPs and leaders from various parties accompanied Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji for the filing of his nomination papers. I am certain that he will be an excellent and inspiring Vice President. jdhankhar1,  tweeted PM Modi .
Jagdeep Dhankhar, who filed his nomination in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said that he is grateful to PM and his able leadership for this opportunity.  Not even in my dreams did I think that a common man like me would be given such an opportunity. A farmer’s son has filed his nomination …Grateful to PM Modi and the leadership for this opportunity,  said Dhankhar after filing his nomination. He filed his nomination papers for the Vice-President’s post on the day when Presidential elections are being held. His name was announced for the second top constitutional post by BJP chief Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday.
Immediately after filing the nomination, Dhankhar said that he will strive for the democratic values of the country.  I will always strive to enhance the democratic values of the country. Never thought even in my dreams that a person with a humble background like me will get this opportunity.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, and BJP chief Nadda was present when Dhankar filed his nomination. JP Nadda said Dhankhar was a  Kisan-Putra  (son of a farmer) who has established himself as a  people’s governor . Nadda has also urged all the parties including UPA allies to support the NDA vice presidential candidate.
