Nikam, along with former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla; C Sadanandan Master, a veteran social worker and educationist from Kerala; and Meenakshi Jain, a noted historian, was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India--recognising their excellence in public service and
In a post on social media platform X, Shah lauded their contributions in their respective fields and expressed confidence that their presence in the Upper House would enrich national discourse and advance India's progress.
Master, who has decades of grassroots service in Kerala, said that the political climate under the ruling Left government has been challenging for BJP workers. He vowed to improve their lives and boost their morale.
Ujjwal Nikam is best known for handling high-profile criminal cases, including the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks trial of Ajmal Kasab and the 1993 Bombay blasts case.
In a message on X, Nadda said, "Congratulations to Shri C. Sadanandan Master on being nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India. Your fearless service towards social welfare and education has touched many lives. Even in the face of intimidation, you stood firm for the country
C. Sadanandan Master, a veteran social worker and educationist from Kerala with decades of grassroots service, is among four eminent personalities nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India in a significant move recognising excellence in public service and scholarship.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Malviya on Sunday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, questioning why she has not submitted the 'Bangladeshi voters list' that she claimed in Parliament 20 years ago to possess.
Shringla is among four eminent personalities nominated to the Upper House under Article 80(1)(a) of the Constitution, read with clause (3) of the same article. The nominations come in the wake of vacancies created by the retirement of previously nominated members.
Ujjwal Nikam is best known for handling high-profile criminal cases, including the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks trial of Ajmal Kasab and the 1993 Bombay blasts case. Shringla, known for his distinguished diplomatic career.
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday attended an important organisational meeting chaired by Rajya Sabha MP and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State President Mahendra Bhatt, ahead of the upcoming three-tier panchayat elections in the state.