Brij Lal (politician)
Brij Lal | |
|---|---|
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| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| Assumed office 25 November 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Javed Ali Khan |
| Constituency | Uttar Pradesh |
| Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh Police | |
| In office 30 September 2011 – 8 January 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Karamveer Singh |
| Succeeded by | Atul Kumar |
| Chairman of Uttar Pradesh SC/ST Commission | |
| In office April 2018 – November 2019 | |
| Chief Minister | Yogi Adityanath |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality |  Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Alma mater | University of Allahabad (BSc) University of Allahabad (MSc Mathematics) |
| Occupation | IPS officer, politician |
| Profession | Indian Police Service |
Brij Lal is a 1977-batch IPS officer and an Indian politician. He is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh.[1] He belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party. He was the Director General of Police of Uttar Pradesh during the Mayawati Government.[2][3][4]
In 2018, the Government of Uttar Pradesh appointed him as the head of scheduled caste and scheduled tribes commission in the state.[5] he belong to the Koli community of Uttar Pradesh.[6][7]
After his retirement he has been active in Dalit politics. He has emerged as one of the strong Dalit leaders of the party.[8][9]
Police career
Brij Lal | |
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| Police career | |
| Department | Uttar Pradesh Police |
| Service years | 1977- 2014 |
| Rank |  Director General of Police |
| Awards | |
Indian Police Service
He is a 1977-batch IPS officer.[10] He held the charge of Special Director General (law and order) of UP Police. He has held many positions like ADG Law & order and crime, Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) and Special Task Force (STF).[11]
Uttar Pradesh DGP
He Worked As Director General Of Uttar Pradesh Police from 30 September 2011 to 8 January 2012.
Medals by President of India
- President's Police Medal for Distinguished Services.
- Police Medal for Long and Meritorious Services.
- Police Medal for Gallantry.
- BAR to Police Medal for Gallantry.
Other medals and decorations
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s, Police Medal for Outstanding Services with 25000/- Rupees Cash Reward.
- Rs. 1 Lakh cash Reward by Delhi Police for Liquidating a Notorious Mafia of Delhi in 1992.
- Rs. 3 Lakh cash Reward by Uttar Pradesh Government for Anti-Dacoity Operations in Chambal and Patha area of U.P.
- D.G. RPF Insignia (Silver Disk) for Bravery.
Politics
He was considered a close-aide of former Chief Minister and BSP chief Mayawati. However, In 2015 after he retired he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.[12][13][14]
In 2020, he was nominated to the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh.
In 2020 he said,[15]
Like land mafia, mining mafia, coal mafia and jungle mafia, there exists a kanoon (law) mafia which ensures denial of justice to the society and system.
Books published.
- Siyasat ka Sabak (Jogendra Nath Mandal).
- Indian Mujahidin (Nishane Par Gujarat).
- Police ki Barat, (Pashchimi U.P. Gangwar, Phoolan Devi aur Chambal Gangs.)
- Dedh Biswa Zameen (Purvi U.P. Gangwar aur Lucknow ke Rangbaaz)
See also
References
- ^ "Union minister Puri, nine others elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh". 2 November 2020.
- ^ Khan, Atiq (2 October 2011). "New Police Chief for Uttar Pradesh". thehindu.com. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^ "Brij Lal appointed new UP DGP". zeenews.india.com. October 2011. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^ "UP polls: Election Commission orders removal of state police chief; BSP cries foul". ndtv.com. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^ "Former DGP Brij Lal to head Uttar Pradesh 's SC/ST Commission".
- ^ "कोरी समाज के जाति प्रमाण पत्र में बाधा बनने वाले जाएंगे जेल: बृजलाल". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 29 January 2022.
- ^ "मायावती की उदासीनता ने बढ़ाई दलित मतदाताओं में बेचैनी". Jansatta (in Hindi). 4 January 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
- ^ "BJP releases list of candidates for Rajya Sabha election, eyes 2022 UP assembly polls". India TV.
- ^ "Rajya Sabha Elections: BJP makes its first move to conquer UP in 2022; here's how". 27 October 2020.
- ^ "1977-batch IPS officer Brij Lal appointed new UP DGP". post.jagran.com. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^ "Brij Lal takes over as new DGP of UP | Lucknow News - Times of India". The Times of India. 2 October 2011.
- ^ "Ex-UP top cop Brij Lal to join BJP; No Nonsense Former DGP Will Lend BJP a Credible Dalit Face Ahead Of 2017". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 21 January 2015. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^ "Former Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Brijlal joins BJP". indiatoday.intoday.in. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^ "Ex-DGP, a Mayawati man, joins BJP". indianexpress.com. 22 January 2015. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^ Mishra, Subhash (9 July 2020). "Mafia menace: Who will bell the cat in badlands of Uttar Pradesh?". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 April 2022.