New Delhi, May 14, 2025 — Vice-President of India Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, accompanied by Dr. (Smt.) Sudesh Dhankhar, will be visiting Jaipur, Rajasthan on May 15 to pay tribute to one of the most respected leaders in Indian political history, Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat. The visit coincides with the 15th death anniversary of the former Vice-President, and will include the inauguration of the Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Memorial Library in Jaipur—an institution dedicated to preserving the legacy of a statesman who spent his life in service of the nation and the people of Rajasthan.
Shri Shekhawat, who served as the 11th Vice-President of India and held the position of Chairman of the Rajya Sabha from 2002 to 2007, began his journey in public service in 1952 as a member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. Over the decades, he earned widespread respect for his leadership and commitment, serving three terms as Chief Minister of Rajasthan. His life and work remain a source of inspiration for generations of public servants and citizens alike.
In a gesture that reflects both personal respect and institutional honor, Vice-President Dhankhar will fly from Delhi to Jaipur in a special aircraft, continuing to Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium by helicopter for the commemorative event. The program will be graced by several prominent leaders including Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla, Union Tourism Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Bhajanlal Sharma, and Member of Parliament Shri Madan Rathore, among other dignitaries.
This visit stands not only as a tribute to a towering figure in Indian politics but also as a reminder of the enduring values of dedication, humility, and public service that Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat embodied throughout his life.
