Brij Lal (politician)

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Brij Lal
Brij Lal Member of Parliament - Rajya Sabha
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
Assumed office
25 November 2020
Preceded byJaved Ali Khan
ConstituencyUttar Pradesh
Director General of Police,
Uttar Pradesh Police
In office
30 September 2011 – 8 January 2012
Preceded byKaramveer Singh
Succeeded byAtul Kumar
Chairman of
Uttar Pradesh SC/ST Commission
In office
April 2018 – November 2019
Chief MinisterYogi Adityanath
Personal details
NationalityFile:Flag of India.svg Indian
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
Alma materUniversity of Allahabad (BSc)
University of Allahabad (MSc Mathematics)
OccupationIPS officer, politician
ProfessionIndian 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
Police career
DepartmentUttar Pradesh Police
Service years1977- 2014
RankFile:Director General of Police.png 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

  1. "Union minister Puri, nine others elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh". 2 November 2020.
  2. Khan, Atiq (2 October 2011). "New Police Chief for Uttar Pradesh". thehindu.com. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  3. "Brij Lal appointed new UP DGP". zeenews.india.com. October 2011. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  4. "UP polls: Election Commission orders removal of state police chief; BSP cries foul". ndtv.com. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  5. "Former DGP Brij Lal to head Uttar Pradesh 's SC/ST Commission".
  6. "कोरी समाज के जाति प्रमाण पत्र में बाधा बनने वाले जाएंगे जेल: बृजलाल". Amar Ujala (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  7. "मायावती की उदासीनता ने बढ़ाई दलित मतदाताओं में बेचैनी". Jansatta (in हिन्दी). 4 January 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  8. "BJP releases list of candidates for Rajya Sabha election, eyes 2022 UP assembly polls". India TV.
  9. "Rajya Sabha Elections: BJP makes its first move to conquer UP in 2022; here's how". 27 October 2020.
  10. "1977-batch IPS officer Brij Lal appointed new UP DGP". post.jagran.com. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  11. "Brij Lal takes over as new DGP of UP | Lucknow News - Times of India". The Times of India. 2 October 2011.
  12. "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.
  13. "Former Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Brijlal joins BJP". indiatoday.intoday.in. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  14. "Ex-DGP, a Mayawati man, joins BJP". indianexpress.com. 22 January 2015. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  15. 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.