President nominates ex-diplomat, public prosecutor, 2 others to Rajya Sabha
Meenakshi Jain and C Sadanandan Master make it to Rajya Sabha
Kerala's C Sadanandan Master, a veteran teacher and social worker, has long been associated with the BJP. He contested the 2021 Kerala Assembly elections and is also known for surviving brutal political violence in 1994 when CPI(M) cadre allegedly attacked him and severed both his legs near his village of Perinchery.
"Shri C. Sadanandan Master’s life is the epitome of courage and refusal to bow to injustice. Violence and intimidation couldn’t deter his spirit towards national development.
His efforts as a teacher and social worker are also commendable. He is extremely passionate towards youth empowerment. Congratulations to him for being nominated to the Rajya Sabha by Rahstrapati Ji. Best wishes for his role as MP," PM Narendra Modi posted on X.
President Droupadi Murmu has nominated Ujjwal Nikam, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Meenakshi Jain and C Sadanandan Master to fill vacancies left by retiring members in the Upper House of Parliament.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X and congratulated Nikam on being nominated to the Upper House.
"Shri Ujjwal Nikam’s devotion to the legal field and to our Constitution is exemplary.
He has not only been a successful lawyer but also been at the forefront of seeking justice in important cases.
During his entire legal career, he has always worked to strengthen Constitutional values and ensure common citizens are always treated with dignity. It’s gladdening that the President of India has nominated him to the Rajya Sabha. My best wishes for his Parliamentary innings," the Prime Minister wrote.
Ujjwal Nikam
Ex diplomat Shringla
Harsh Vardhan Shringla, a former Foreign Secretary, has held key diplomatic posts, including Ambassador to the United States, Bangladesh, and Thailand. He also served as Chief Coordinator for India's G20 Presidency in 2023.
"Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla Ji has excelled as a diplomat, intellectual and strategic thinker. Over the years, he’s made key contributions to India’s foreign policy and also contributed to our G20 Presidency. Glad that he’s been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President of India. His unique perspectives will greatly enrich Parliamentary proceedings," PM Modi said.
Dr Meenakshi Jain, is a well-known historian and former Associate Professor of History at Gargi College, University of Delhi.
Jain's work in the field of Indian history and her contributions to academia have been widely recognised.
She is known for doing indepth studies and more often exposed pro-Left historians.
She also exposed so-called historians who made half-baked remarks on Ayodhya's Ram temple.
"It’s a matter of immense joy that Dr. Meenakshi Jain Ji has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by Rashtrapati Ji. She has distinguished herself as a scholar, researcher and historian. Her work in the fields of education, literature, history and political science have enriched academic discourse significantly. Best wishes for her Parliamentary tenure," the Prime Minister said.
No comments:
Post a Comment