PM calls RS nominees exemplars in their fields

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the presidential nominations to Rajya Sabha and remarked on the illustrious careers of each of the four nominees while wishing them his best for the upcoming parliamentary stint.

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BJP Kerala leader C Sadanandan Master’s life is the epitome of courage and refusal to bow to injustice, the PM said, recalling the hacking of Master’s legs by Student Federation of India cadres in January of 1994.

Modi said violence and intimidation couldn’t deter Master’s spirit towards national development and his efforts as a teacher and social worker remain commendable. “He is extremely passionate towards youth empowerment,” the PM said about the former SFI leader, who joined the RSS and paid the price in Kerala.

The PM described Harsh Vardhan Shringla as an excellent diplomat, intellectual and strategic thinker and said over the years, he had made key contributions to India’s foreign policy and G20 presidency. “His unique perspectives will greatly enrich parliamentary proceedings,” the PM said on X.

On leading lawyer Ujjwal Nikam’s nomination, the PM spoke of his devotion to the legal field and the Constitution as 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 has nominated him to the Rajya Sabha,” the PM said about Nikam, who prosecuted Mumbai terror attack accused Ajmal Kasab.

“Meenakshi Jain’s in the fields of education, literature, history and political science have enriched academic discourse significantly,” the PM said about the Indic historian and a former Delhi University professor who taught at Gargi College.

Jain, the PM said, had distinguished herself as a scholar, researcher and historian.