Who Is Ujjwal Nikam? 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attack Prosecutor Nominated For Rajya Sabha By Droupadi Murmu

Mumbai: Veteran public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, one of India’s most prominent legal figures, has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the Indian judicial system. His nomination reflects decades of unwavering dedication to justice, particularly in cases involving terrorism and national security.

With a career spanning over four decades, Ujjwal Nikam has built a respectable reputation for prosecuting some of the country’s most high-profile and complex criminal cases. He served as the Special Public Prosecutor in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts, a landmark case that brought to light the scale of coordinated terrorism.

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— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2025

He also played a central role in the prosecution of Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, ensuring a swift trial and justice for the victims.Beyond terrorism-related cases, Nikam has led the prosecution in several sensational trials, including the murder cases of music baron Gulshan Kumar and senior BJP leader Pramod Mahajan.

Known for his meticulous preparation, courtroom command, and ability to build strong cases backed by irrefutable evidence, he has been instrumental in securing convictions in otherwise difficult cases.In 2016, the Government of India honored him with the Padma Shri, one of the country’s highest civilian awards, acknowledging his significant contribution to the legal field and public service.

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Nikam's work has not only strengthened public trust in the judiciary but also highlighted the importance of an effective prosecution system in upholding law and order. His nomination to the Rajya Sabha is seen as a move to bring legal expertise and ground-level prosecutorial experience to the legislative domain.

Though he contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Mumbai North Central on a BJP ticket and was defeated by Congress's Varsha Gaikwad, his professional credibility remains unshaken. With his entry into the Rajya Sabha, Nikam is expected to contribute meaningfully to legal reforms and national security discussions, bringing his wealth of experience to parliamentary proceedings.

Shri Ujjwal Nikam’s devotion to the legal field and to our Constitution is 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…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 13, 2025

PM Modi praised Nikam in his tweet about being nominated for Rajya Sabha by President Murmu. He has been nominated along 3 more candidates, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, a seasoned diplomat and former Indian Foreign Secretary; C Sadanandan Master, a teacher and activist from Kerala and Meenakshi Jain, a 2020 Padma Shri awardee, is a renowned historian and political scientist.