Devendra Nagpal

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

Early life and education

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

Political career

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

Expulsion from RLD">Rashtriya Lok Dal">RLD

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.