Devendra Nagpal (born January 1, 1971) is an Indian politician and was the Member of Parliament of the 15th Lok Sabha of India. He represents the Amroha constituency of Uttar Pradesh and was a member of the Rashtriya Lok Dal political party.[1]

Devendra Nagpal
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
15th Lok Sabha.[1]
ConstituencyAmroha, Uttar Pradesh.[1]
Personal details
Born (1971-01-01) 1 January 1971 (age 55)[1]
PartyRashtriya Lok Dal (suspended from RLD.[1][2]
K.G.K. PG College, Moradabad.
ProfessionSocial worker, politician.[1]
CommitteesMember of two committees

Early life and education

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Devendra Nagpal was born in Moradabad district in the state of Uttar Pradesh. He holds a graduate degree from K.G.K. PG College, Moradabad. By profession, Nagpal is a social worker.[1]

Political career

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Nagpal is a first time M.P. He succeeded Harish Nagpal who was an independent M.P. in the 14th Lok Sabha.[1][3] Prior to becoming M.P., Nagpal was also a member of Zila Panchayat and later a Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.[citation needed]

Expulsion from RLD

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In June 2013, Nagpal along with another fellow M.P., Sarika Devendra Singh Baghel was expelled from Rashtriya Lok Dal by the party president Ajit Singh. They were expelled on account of anti-party activities. Ajit Singh had asked the two M.P.s to give clarification and also had stated that the party will move against them in the Lok Sabha under the anti-defection law.[2]

Posts held

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#FromToPosition
0120002005Member, Zila Panchyat
0220022007Member, Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly
0320092014Member, 15th Lok Sabha
0420092014Member, Committee on Industry
0520092014Member, Committee on Petitions
062015____MD, Nagpal Public School, Gajraula

See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Member Profile". Lok Sabha website. Archived from the original on 7 January 2014. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Suspended from RLD". The Indian Express. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
  3. "Earlier Lok Sabha". Lok Sabha website. Archived from the original on 7 January 2014. Retrieved 7 January 2014.