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Ujjwal Nikam among four nominated to the Rajya Sabha

IndiaTimes Sunday, 13 July 2025 ()
President Droupadi Murmu nominated lawyer Ujjwal Nikam, RSS leader C. Sadanandan Master, diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla, and historian Meenakshi Jain to the Rajya Sabha. Prime Minister Modi lauded Nikam's legal career and Master's resilience as a victim of violence. Shringla's diplomatic contributions and Jain's work in preserving Indian culture were also highlighted.
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