In a press assertion, the Ministry of House Affairs acknowledged that President Droupadi Murmu has nominated these 4 folks beneath Article 80 (1) (a), learn with Clause 3 of Article, of the Structure. There are solely six nominated members at current within the Rajya Sabha whereas the utmost energy on this class is 12 members.
Nikam, who turned a BJP member after retirement and unsuccessfully contested the Lok Sabha elections in 2024 from the Mumbai North Central seat towards Congress candidate Varsha Gaikwad, has fought a number of high-profile circumstances as public prosecutor. After the 2008 Mumbai terror assault, he represented the federal government within the case towards terrorist Ajmal Kasab who was later hanged for his heinous act. At one level through the trial, Nikam had acknowledged that Kasab has been demanding biryani in jail. Later, Nikam revealed that he had unfold this canard as some sections have been getting sympathetic to Kasab. Solely vegetarian meals is served in Indian jails.
Nikam was a shock selection for the Mumbai North Central seat as BJP had changed sitting MP Poonam Mahajan and given him the ticket. By the way, Nikam had fought her father Pramod Mahajan's homicide case and ensured the conviction of the responsible.
Different well-known circumstances dealt with by Nikam as a public prosecutor consists of the serial blasts in Mumbai in 1993 within the wake of the Babri mosque demolition. Gangster Dawood Ibrahim, Tiger Memon and his brother Yakub have been amongst these concerned. Yakub Memon was hanged for the crime.
Nikam additionally fought the case towards these accused within the homicide of Gulshan Kumar, head of music firm T-Sequence.Harsh Shringla (63) is a profession diplomat who served as India's overseas secretary from January 29, 2020 to April 30, 2022. He was appointed chief coordinator for the G-20 Summit hosted by India in 2023. Fluent in Nepalese, Shringla is an IFS of the 1984 batch. He has served because the Indian Ambassador to the US and Thailand, and as Excessive Commissioner to Bangladesh.Meenakshi Jain is a right-wing tutorial who has labored on medieval Indian historical past. She is a revered determine within the subject of schooling, literature, historical past and political science. Congratulating her, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned, “She has distinguished herself as a scholar, researcher and historian. Her work within the subject of schooling, literature, historical past and political science have enriched tutorial discourse considerably…”
C Sadanandan Grasp is a BJP member from Kerala. Each his legs have been hacked, allegedly by CPI(M) activists, in Kannur throughout a violent political protest. “C Sadanandan Grasp's life is the epitome of braveness and refusal to bow to injustice. Violence and intimidation couldn't deter his spirit in the direction of nationwide improvement. His efforts as a trainer and social employee are additionally commendable. He's extraordinarily passionate in the direction of youth empowerment. …” Modi mentioned.
