Brij Lal (politician)

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]

Not to be confused with Brij Lal or Brij Lal (historian).

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
Nationality Indian
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
Alma materUniversity of Allahabad (BSc)
University of Allahabad (MSc Mathematics)
OccupationIPS officer, politician
ProfessionIndian Police Service

In 2018, the Government of Uttar Pradesh appointed him as the head of scheduled caste and scheduled tribes commission in the state.[5]

After his retirement he has been active in Dalit politics. He has emerged as one of the strong Dalit leaders of the party.[6][7]

Police career
Brij Lal
Police career
DepartmentUttar Pradesh Police
Service years1977- 2014
Rank Director General of Police
Awards

Indian Police Service

He is a 1977-batch IPS officer.[8] 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).[9]

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.[10][11][12]

In 2020, he was nominated to the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh.

In 2020 he said,[13]

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. "BJP releases list of candidates for Rajya Sabha election, eyes 2022 UP assembly polls". India TV.
  7. "Rajya Sabha Elections: BJP makes its first move to conquer UP in 2022; here's how". 27 October 2020.
  8. "1977-batch IPS officer Brij Lal appointed new UP DGP". post.jagran.com. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  9. "Brij Lal takes over as new DGP of UP | Lucknow News - Times of India". The Times of India. 2 October 2011.
  10. "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.
  11. "Former Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Brijlal joins BJP". indiatoday.intoday.in. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  12. "Ex-DGP, a Mayawati man, joins BJP". indianexpress.com. 22 January 2015. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  13. 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.
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