5 Facts About Ujjwal Nikam, BJP’s Candidate For Mumbai North Central Seat

Ujjwal Nikam has been a prominent figure in several high-profile court cases. The BJP has nominated lawyer Ujjwal Nikam as its candidate for the Mumbai North Central constituency, replacing Poonam Mahajan. Renowned for his role as the prosecutor in the 26/11 attacks case, Ujjwal Nikam was born in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon on March 30, 1953.

His parents are Deorao Madhavrao Nikam, a lawyer, and Vimaladevi, a well-known freedom fighter. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree and obtained his law degree from SS Maniyar Law College in Jalgaon. The Mumbai North Central constituency, situated in Maharashtra, comprises six assembly segments and is scheduled to go to polls on May 20, with votes being counted on June 4.

Ujjwal Nikam has played a crucial role in several significant court cases. Notably, in 1991, he played a key part in the conviction of Ravinder Singh for the Kalyan bomb blast. His career took a pivotal turn in 1993 when he became the public prosecutor for the Mumbai serial blasts case.

He served for over 14 years in the special court established under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act. Additionally, Ujjwal Nikam was the public prosecutor in the trial of Ajmal Kasab, the terrorist captured after the 26/11 attacks. He successfully advocated for Kasab’s death penalty.

In 2006, he also served as the prosecutor in the murder case of Pramod Mahajan, who was shot dead by his brother Pravin in April 2006 following a dispute. Following his involvement in the 26/11 case in 2009, Ujjwal Nikam was provided with Z-plus security. In 2016, he was honored with the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award.