Ex-Foreign Secy Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Kasab Case prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam nominated as Rajya Sabha members
Harsh Vardhan Shringla
and former Special Public Prosecutor in Kasab case, Ujjwal Deorao Nikam, to the
Rajya Sabha
, marking two high-profile entries into the Upper House of Parliament.
The official announcement came on Sunday through a government notification. Shringla, a 1984-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, previously served as India's Ambassador to the High Commissioner to Bangladesh. He was Foreign Secretary from January 2020 to April 2022, navigating India's diplomatic landscape during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Nikam, a prominent criminal lawyer, is best known for his role as the Special Public Prosecutor in several high-profile cases, including the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks trial of Ajmal Kasab and the 1993 Bombay blasts case. Over his decades-long legal career, Nikam has represented the Maharashtra government in many criminal cases.
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The nominations were made by the President of India under Article 80 of the Constitution, which allows for the appointment of individuals with special knowledge or practical experience in fields such as literature, science, art, and social service.
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