Brij Lal (politician) explained
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
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]
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
Notes and References
- Web site: Union minister Puri, nine others elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh. 2 November 2020.
- News: New Police Chief for Uttar Pradesh . thehindu.com . 2 October 2011 . 9 May 2016. Khan . Atiq .
- Web site: Brij Lal appointed new UP DGP . zeenews.india.com . October 2011 . 9 May 2016.
- Web site: UP polls: Election Commission orders removal of state police chief; BSP cries foul . ndtv.com . 9 May 2016.
- Web site: Former DGP Brij Lal to head Uttar Pradesh 's SC/ST Commission.
- Web site: कोरी समाज के जाति प्रमाण पत्र में बाधा बनने वाले जाएंगे जेल: बृजलाल. 2022-01-29. Amar Ujala. hi.
- Web site: मायावती की उदासीनता ने बढ़ाई दलित मतदाताओं में बेचैनी. 2022-01-29. Jansatta. 4 January 2022 . hi.
- News: BJP releases list of candidates for Rajya Sabha election, eyes 2022 UP assembly polls. India TV.
- Web site: Rajya Sabha Elections: BJP makes its first move to conquer UP in 2022; here's how. 27 October 2020.
- Web site: 1977-batch IPS officer Brij Lal appointed new UP DGP . post.jagran.com . 9 May 2016.
- News: Brij Lal takes over as new DGP of UP | Lucknow News - Times of India. . 2 October 2011 .
- News: 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 . 9 May 2016.
- Web site: Former Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Brijlal joins BJP . indiatoday.intoday.in . 9 May 2016.
- Web site: Ex-DGP, a Mayawati man, joins BJP . indianexpress.com . 22 January 2015 . 9 May 2016.
- Web site: Mishra . Subhash . 9 July 2020 . Mafia menace: Who will bell the cat in badlands of Uttar Pradesh? . 2022-04-24 . The Times of India . en.
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