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Jagdambika Pal

Bhartiya Janata Party
DOB 21 Oct 1950
Age 74 years
birth palce Basti, Uttar Pradesh
profession Politician
Jagdambika Pal biography

Jagdambika Pal is a seasoned Indian politician with a notable career spanning several decades. Born on October 21, 1950, in Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, Pal's early life was rooted in a humble background. He pursued his education at Awadh University, where he obtained a Master's degree in Political Science, which laid the foundation for his future political career.

Pal's political journey began with the Indian National Congress (INC), where he held various positions and was actively involved in state politics. He gained prominence in 1998 when he briefly served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for a short period.

In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Jagdambika Pal made a significant shift in his political allegiance by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He contested from the Domariyaganj constituency in Uttar Pradesh and won with a comfortable margin, marking his successful transition to the BJP.

Pal continued his winning streak in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, retaining his seat in the Domariyaganj constituency. His re-election underscored his strong political presence in the region and his continued relevance.

Pal's tenure as an MP has been marked by his focus on development issues, particularly in the areas of healthcare, education, and infrastructure. He has been an advocate for the welfare of his constituents and has worked towards addressing their concerns.

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Jagdambika Pal personal life
Father
Late Surya Bux Pal
Mother
Late Mool Raji Devi
Spouse
Sneh Lata Pal
Education
M.A. and LL.B.

JAGDAMBIKA PAL NEWS

Parliament Monsoon Session | 'Request you to examine yourself': Chair Jagdambika Pal adjourns House until Monday amid Oppn sloganeering

July 25, 2025 4:21 pm

Lok Sabha Chair Jagdambika Pal said there was no improvement in the state of affairs in the House, despite Speaker Om Birla’s all-party meeting during the adjournment period.

Amid waqf row, Tejasvi Surya says JPC chairman Jagdambika Pal will visit Karnataka

November 05, 2024 3:33 pm

Jagdambika Pal will interact with farmer organisations and mutts on Thursday and accept petitions to be placed before the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Amendment Bill, according to Tejasvi Surya.

In letter to Lok Sabha Speaker, Opposition MPs say Jagdambika Pal is 'bulldozing' Waqf JPC’s proceedings

November 05, 2024 8:03 am

The Opposition MPs say the 'constitution of the JPC should not be treated as a mere ventilating chamber to get the Waqf (Amendment) Bill passed as desired by the Government'.

Newsmaker | One-day UP CM with ties across parties, communities: Meet the head of Joint Committee of Parliament on Waqf Bill

August 18, 2024 6:24 pm

Basti MLA from 1993 to 2007, and three-time MP from Doomariyaganj since, Jagdambika Pal has switched parties without a dent in his electoral record.

Private Bill on compulsory voting divides House

July 27, 2019 1:44 am

While Bhartruhari Mahtab of the BJD and Rajiv Pratap Rudy and Rajendra Agarwal of the BJP opposed the suggestion to make voting mandatory, Nihal Chand and Jagdambika Pal of the BJP supported it.

BJP fields Jaya Prada from Rampur, Varun Gandhi from Pilibhit

March 26, 2019 8:28 pm

Jaya Prada previously contested from Rampur on SP ticket — in 2004 and 2009. On both occasions, she won with huge margins. She was, however, expelled from SP for “anti-party activities”.

BS Yeddyurappa resigns as Karnataka CM, joins Jagdambika Pal as shortest-serving chief minister 

May 19, 2018 8:05 pm

Jagdambika Pal served as the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh for three days from February 21, 1988 to February 23 1988.

Delhi Confidential: School of politics

May 22, 2014 12:49 am

“I was a Ph.D in the Congress but I was not considered for even the post of a lecturer or Reader (in the UPA government)."

Timing it right

March 21, 2014 12:31 am

Given the timing of his shift to the BJP, Pal has left the government no chance to withdraw the announcement.

Jagdambika Pal, artiste Raju Srivastava join BJP

March 19, 2014 3:57 pm

Rajnath Singh, while handing over membership slip to Pal, said he has quit his primary membership of Congress as well as the Lok Sabha seat.

JAGDAMBIKA PAL PHOTOS

Former Congress leader Jagdambika Pal, artiste Raju Srivastava join BJP

March 19, 2014 5:59 pm

Rajnath Singh welcomed Jagdambika Pal and Raju Srivastava in he party.

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