The BJP has got a big relief before the election of the Vice Presidential post as the party has crossed the figure of 100 MPs in the Rajya Sabha for the first time after April 2022. Three nominated members have also joined it. The Election Commission has announced the election of Vice President on 9 September.

Last month, senior advocate Ujjwal Nikam, former Foreign Secretary Harshvardhan Shringla and social activist C Sadanandan Master joined BJP this week, causing the number of party members to 102. Let us know that the Rajya Sabha currently has 240 MPs including 12 nominated members and 5 seats are still vacant.

MPs decreased after 2022

After the elections for 13 Rajya Sabha seats in 2022, the BJP became the second party with more than 100 MPs in the upper house of Parliament in India’s history, while the Congress touched the figure in the Rajya Sabha between 1988 and 1990. 3 years ago, the number of BJP MPs increased from 97 to 101.

However, then the number of BJP MPs decreased and by the last week this number had reached 99. The NDA now has 134 MPs in the Rajya Sabha, including 5 out of 12 nominated members and has easily crossed the current majority figure of 121.

Who are 3 new Rajya Sabha MPs of BJP?

The 72 -year -old Ujjwal Nikam came into the limelight for being appointed as Special Public Prosecutor for the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and the case of the only surviving terrorist Ajmal Kasab. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2016 and contested the Lok Sabha elections from Mumbai North Central seat on a BJP ticket last year, but lost to Congress’s Varsha Gaikwad.

Harshvardhan Shringla was the Foreign Secretary from 2020 to April 2022 and was the chief coordinator of the G20 summit in 2023. He has also worked as India’s Ambassador to America and High Commissioner in Bangladesh.

C Sadanandan Master is a social worker and teacher from Kerala. His legs were cut in 1994. He claimed that the attack was carried out by CPM workers, who were angry with his joining BJP. He contested the assembly elections in Kerala on a BJP ticket in 2016, but lost.

Apart from these three, historian Meenakshi Jain, who was a member of the Indian Council of Historical Research, was also nominated for the Rajya Sabha. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2020.

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Rajya Sabha nominated member Ujjwal Nikam gave his first speech on Tuesday (July 29) in the Upper House. He said that through the court, he has fought a law against terrorism, so his ‘knowledge’ about terrorists is correct. Referring to the 26/11 attack, he said that Pakistan did not take India seriously at that time. One thing was clearly visible in his language, his behavior, his attitude. He was confident that India would not give a decisive reaction nor would take any concrete steps against terror. But that India was then not now.

Now India does not remain silent, gives a direct answer- Ujjwal Nikam

Ujjwal Nikam said that our government has made it clear through Operation Sindoor that only we do not fight in the files, we answer in the field. India no longer endure, India now resolves. Now India does not remain silent, India gives a direct answer.

Change from leadership and government’s decisive thinking- Nikam

The Rajya Sabha MP said, “The Pakistan, which once used to take India lightly, is now afraid of India’s reaction. This change is not only a policy, leadership and the decisive thinking of the government. Narendra Modi’s government is thinking.”

Along with this, he said that on Operation Sindoor, he further said that we neither insulted the sect of Pakistan nor blew the bugle of war. We only targeted those bases of terror, from where the conspiracy to attack our country was being hatched again and again.

Operation Sindoor was not an answer but a message- Nikam

Ujjwal Nikam also said that we tried to ensure Pakistan’s accountability on international forums. But when terrorist guns turned to our innocent citizens, India broke its silence and Operation Sindoor was not an answer but a message. He said that this operation was not only a journey from a military point of view, but also introduced enlightenment from diplomatic point of view. We ensured that no innocent citizen was casualty. We ensured that India’s image was even stronger as a responsible democracy.

The biopic of Ujjwal Nikam has been discussed for a long time. Superstar Aamir Khan’s name was coming out to play the lead role in the first film. However, the makers have claimed an actor who gave 800 crores film for Ujjwal Nikam’s biopic. A big update has also surfaced about the shooting and release date of the film.

Ujjwal Nikam’s biopic will be based on 1993’s Bombay Blast and 2008 Mumbai train attacks will be based on the processeds. Dinesh Vijan is producing this film. Avinash Arun will direct the biopic of Ujjwal Nikam to be made under the banner of Madock Films.

Actor who gave 800 crore film got a role
According to Pinkvilla’s report, Bollywood actor Rajkumar Rao has been cast for Ujjwal Nikam’s biopic. Rajkummar Rao’s 2024 film ‘Stree 2’ earned worldwide 874.58 crores. After this, he is seen with a line of films. After the biopic of ‘Vicky Vidya’s Vikas Vidya’s video’, ‘Bhoan Laq Laka Maaf’, ‘Malik’ and Sourav Ganguly, the biopic of Ujjwal Nikam has also come in the actor’s bag.

Rajkumar Rao will take strict acting workshop
The report quoted sources as saying- ‘Preparations for Ujjwal Nikam’s biopic are still going on, and Rajkumar Rao will have to go through a strict acting workshop to play the role of a real-life lawyer. Many names were thought of for this film, but finally Avinash felt that no name like Rajkumar Rao is suitable for this film. This is a tribute to one of the great government lawyers of India. Avinash Arun, Dinesh Vijan and Rajkumar Rao are excited to bring it to the audience. This film will show some of the biggest court battles on the big screen again.

When can the biopic of Ujjwal Nikam be released?
The shooting of Ujjwal Nikam’s biopic is being planned to start from October this year. Makers want to finish shooting by March 2026. If everything happens for any time, Rajkummar Rao starrer This film can be released in the second half of 2026.

Ujjwal Nikam has recently claimed a shocking claim about bomb blasts in Mumbai and Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt during a recent interview during an interview and nominated member nominated for Rajya Sabha. He said that if Sanjay Dutt opens his mouth, then Mumbai city bomb blasts did not throw and 267 people would not be killed.

Bomb blasts in Mumbai due to Sanjay Dutt’s mistake
Ujjwal Nikam, who was a special government lawyer in several high-profile terrorist cases including the 1993 bomb blasts, said during an interview to NDTV, “Abu Salem had brought a van laden with arms to Sanjay Dutt’s house a day before the bomb blast. The actor had picked up some hand grenades and guns in it, although he had kept only a single-47 gun and the other. Had the police informed the weapon -laden van, the police would investigate and the bomb blast in Mumbai could be stopped on 12 March 1993. ”

Sanjay Dutt was arrested under TADA
He further said, “Not to inform the police caused the reason for the execution of such a big terrorist attack. Due to the silence of the actor, many lives were lost.” Please tell that Sanjay Dutt was arrested for possessing illegal weapons under TADA. However, he was later convicted only under the Arms Act and was sentenced to five years in jail. The actor completed this punishment in Yerwada Jail in Pune. He was released in 2016.

What did Nikam say to Sanjay Dutt after being convicted?
Nikam also told during the interview that when Sanjay Dutt was convicted under the Arms Act, what did he say to him. Nikam said, “I saw his gestures changing. I felt that he was in shock. He was unable to tolerate the decision and his face was shaken. I told Sanjay Dutt standing in the witness box, ‘Sanjay don’t do this. Do not do this. The media is watching you. You are an actor. If you seem to be afraid of punishment, people will be convicted. In response, Dutt said “G Sir, G Sir” and after that he was silent and left.

Nikam told Sanjay Dutt innocent
Nikam also claimed that Sanjay Dutt is innocent. He kept the gun only because he was fond of weapons. Although he committed a crime in the eyes of the law, but actually he is a straightforward person, Sanjay had AK-47, but he never used it.

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President Draupadi Murmu nominated four prestigious persons for the Rajya Sabha on Sunday (July 13, 2025). These include former diplomatic Harsh Shringla, senior advocate Ujjwal Nikam, historian Meenakshi Jain and social worker Sadanandan Master.

Who is Harsh Shringla?

This list is especially focused on the names of Harsh Shringla and Ujjwal Nikam, which are identified for specific contribution in their respective areas. Harsh Shringla has been a former Foreign Secretary of India and has also served as India’s Ambassador to America. He is considered an expert in diplomacy and strategic affairs.

Who is bright Nikam?

Ujjwal Nikam is counted among the well-known special government lawyers of the country, who have played an effective role in many high-profile and terrorism related matters. His career came into the limelight from the Kalyan bomb blast case in 1991, in which he played an important role in convicting the main accused Ravinder Singh. After this, he was appointed a special government lawyer on behalf of the state government in the 1993 Mumbai -serial bomb blasts case, which proved to be a big turn of his career.

Nikam served in TADA court for more than 14 years and led the prosecution in cases related to terrorism. His most talked about case was the 26/11 Mumbai attack of 2008, in which he firmly put the state government’s favor against Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab. Later, Nikam revealed that he had deliberately spread the matter of Kasab’s demand for mutton biryani in jail so that the anger of the public could get the right direction. This statement was in discussion for a long time.

Who is Dr. Meenakshi Jain?

Dr. Meenakshi Jain is a famous historian of medieval and colonial India. He is a former Associate Professor of History at Gargi College, University of Delhi, former Fellow of Nehru Memorial Museum and Library and former member of the Governor Council of Historical Research Council. He is currently a senior fellow of the Indian Social Science Research Council.

The areas of his research include cultural and religious development in medieval and early modern India. His intensive research books are related to historical issues of national importance. Flight of gods and rebirth of temples (2019), war for Rama: Temple case (2017), Sati: Glotist, Baptist Missionaries and Changing Colonial Discourse (2016), Ram and Ayodhya (2013), Parallel Away: Essay on Hindu-Muslim relations (1707-1857) (2010). In the year 2020, Dr. Meenakshi Jain received the Padma Shri Award from the Government of India for his contribution.

Who is Sadanandan Master?

Sadanandan Master has been working in the field of education and social service for decades. He has promoted education and social awareness especially among the disadvantaged sections, scheduled castes and tribes. His image is of a loyal worker working at a ground level.

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The country’s well-known government lawyer Ujjwal Nikam has been nominated by the President of India Draupadi Murmu for the Rajya Sabha. He has received this honor for his long and excellent legal career, especially given his role in cases of terrorism and major crimes. Earlier, Ujjwal Nikam contested the Lok Sabha election on a BJP ticket in 2024, but he had to face defeat.

Now after being nominated to the Rajya Sabha, Ujjwal Nikam’s first response has come. He said, “I got a call from PM Modi. He talked to me in Marathi. He said that the President is going to give you a big responsibility. I believe you will do it well.” Now after nomination in the Rajya Sabha, Ujjwal Nikam will again participate in the big decisions related to the law and policies of the country.

Early life and studies

Ujjwal Nikam was born on 30 March 1953 in a Marathi family in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. His father Devraoji was a Nikam judge and barrister, while the mother was a housewife. Nikam graduated in Science from Pune University (B.Sc.) and Law Degree (LLB) from SS Maniyar Law College, Jalgaon.

Strong identity in the field of law

He started his career as District Prosecutor in Jalgaon. Gradually, he made an identity across the country with his hard work, preparation and strong arguments. Nikam served in TADA court for more than 14 years and led the prosecution in cases related to terrorism.

He got the maximum identity from the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case. He played an important role in punishing Ajmal Kasab in the court. In this case, his work strengthened the people’s law.

Apart from this, he has also led the prosecution in 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts, Pramod Mahajan murder, Khairlanji scandal and many Naxalites and terrorism related cases.

Lose in Lok Sabha elections, but opportunity in Rajya Sabha

In 2024, Ujjwal Nikam contested the Lok Sabha elections from the BJP from the Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha seat, but he could not win. However, in view of his experience and contribution, the President has nominated him for the Rajya Sabha. This enrollment has been done under Article 80 of the Constitution, under which those who contribute specially in art, literature, science or social service can be selected for the Rajya Sabha.

Ujjwal nikam: The President has nominated four people of the country to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament. These include the name of senior lawyer Ujjwal Nikam who brought the culprit of Mumbai attacks to the hanging of Ajmal Kasab. Apart from them, former diplomat Harsh Shringla, historian Meenakshi Jain and Kerala social worker Sadanandan Master have also been nominated for Rajya Sabha.

Talking about Ujjwal Nikam, he was born in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra. It was from here that he started his career as a district prosecutor and then made his mark at the national level. Nikam played a major role in convicting Ravinder Singh for the Kalyan blast in 1991. After that, Ujjwal Nikam became a government lawyer in the 1993 Mumbai serial blast and worked for 14 years in a special court. After this, the state government had argued in 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

Ujjwal Nikam, who has advocated high profile cases?

Apart from these, Ujjwal Nikam joined several major cases including Gulshan Kumar murder case, Pramod Mahajan murder case and 2008 Mumbai attacks. He was also a government lawyer in the 2013 Mumbai gang rape case, Copardi rape and murder case in 2016.

Ujjwal Nikam has been honored with Padma Shri

Ujjwal Nikam sentenced more than 600 convicts to life imprisonment in his 30 -year advocacy career, while 37 convicts have been sentenced to death. When the hearing of the 26/11 case was going on in the year 2009, Nikam was given the security of Z Plus as he was a government lawyer. For contribution to the legal sector, the Government of India honored him with the Padma Shri, the fourth largest award in the country in 2016.

Elections fought on BJP ticket

Ujjwal Nikam was nominated by BJP from Mumbai North Central seat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Poonam Mahajan of BJP was earlier on this seat, but by cutting his ticket, BJP fielded Nikam in the election. However, Ujjwal Nikam had to face defeat from Congress candidate Varsha Gaikwad by about 16 thousand votes.

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