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U S Vice presidents often sought Presidency; only a few succeeded
Throughout US history, vice presidents have often sought the highest office in the land. While many have tried, only a select few...
Vice President Draws Parallel Between Gandhiji and Modi, Sparks Controversy
In a speech on Monday, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar drew parallels between Mahatma Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hailing them as "mahapurush" of the last century and "yugpurush" of this century, respectively. The statement, made at an event celebrating the birth anniversary of Jain mystic Shrimad Rajchandra, has sparked controversy, with Congress leader Manickam Tagore deeming it "shameful" to compare PM Modi to Mahatma Gandhi.
