Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has voiced serious concerns regarding the handling of the case involving Justice Yashwant Varma, following the discovery of semi-burnt cash at his residence. Dhankhar questioned the lack of a formal investigation and FIR, emphasizing that the rule of law must apply to everyone.
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