President Murmu nominates Ujjwal Nikam, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Meenakshi Jain, and Sadanandan Master to the Rajya Sabha. All have been honored for their distinguished contributions in their respective fields.
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu has nominated four new personalities to the Rajya Sabha under Article 80 of the Constitution. These four individuals have been sent to the Upper House based on their specific work and contributions in their respective fields. They include criminal lawyer Ujjwal Nikam, former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, historian Dr. Meenakshi Jain, and social worker C. Sadanandan Master. Their nomination has been made to fill the vacant seats in the Rajya Sabha.
Ujjwal Nikam: Legal battles from terrorism to high-profile cases
Ujjwal Nikam is one of the most famous criminal lawyers in the country. He has represented the government in many high-profile criminal cases. His most talked-about case was the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, in which he played a key role in getting the accused Ajmal Kasab convicted. Apart from this, he has also argued effectively in cases like the Mamta Kulkarni drugs case, the Premnath murder case, and the Yashwant Sonawane murder case.
Harsh Vardhan Shringla: Expert strategist in foreign policy
Harsh Vardhan Shringla has been a senior officer in the Indian Foreign Service. He was the Foreign Secretary of India from January 2020 to April 2022. He has deep experience in foreign affairs and has represented India in several countries, including the United States, Thailand, and Bangladesh. Shringla also played a major role in important tasks like vaccine diplomacy during the COVID-19 pandemic. His presence in the Rajya Sabha can strengthen the government's understanding of foreign policy, national security, and global affairs.
Dr. Meenakshi Jain: Impartial interpreter of Indian history
Dr. Meenakshi Jain is a well-known scholar of history. She has been a professor of history at Delhi University. Her research and writing work on Indian culture, tradition, and history has received widespread appreciation. Her books on the Ram temple, the caste system, and the roots of Indian society hold an important place in public discourse. Her arrival in the Rajya Sabha can provide a new perspective on policies based on education, history, and culture.
C. Sadanandan Master: A b pillar of social service and education
C. Sadanandan Master, a social worker from Kerala, has been active for a long time in works related to education and social service. He is one of the few individuals who, despite being victims of political violence, have not backed down from social service. He has done remarkable work in the fields of education, rehabilitation, and employment for the underprivileged communities of Kerala. His life is an inspiration to the most vulnerable sections of society.
Article 80 of the Constitution and the nomination process
Article 80 of the Indian Constitution gives the President the right to nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha. These nominated members are chosen from individuals who have made special contributions in fields like literature, science, art, and social service. The four members nominated this time represent all these fields.
