India, June 30 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

The Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, today said, "I am not under pressure, I do not pressure anyone, I do not work under pressure, nor do I make others work under pressure."

Addressing a public gathering at the 'Sneh Milan Samaroh' in Jaipur, Shri Dhankhar said, "I was a little concerned-not for my health-but for my friend, the former Chief Minister, who said we are under pressure. He is one of my oldest friends in Rajasthan politics and a well-wisher. Since he spoke publicly, I would also like to say publicly-he need not worry. I am under no pressure, nor do I pressure anyone, nor do I operate under pressure."

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