Pooja Pal

Politician, Agriculturist

Indian Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, Agriculturist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth25/07/1979
Age46 years
BirthplacePrayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India

Latest News about Pooja Pal

01/07/2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appointed rebel Samajwadi Party MLA Pooja Pal as one of the 19 State Vice-Presidents for Uttar Pradesh. This appointment came shortly after the BJP announced an organizational reshuffle in the state, marking a significant return to the party for Pal, who had previously been a member of the BSP and SP.

25/06/2026

The Samajwadi Party (SP) expelled MLA Pooja Pal for 'anti-party activities and indiscipline' just a day after she publicly praised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for his zero-tolerance policy on crime. The party leadership, including Akhilesh Yadav, stated that her actions caused significant damage to the party despite prior warnings.

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Bio/Wiki

Political Party
  • Bharatiya Janata Party (2026-present)
  • Samajwadi Party (expelled) (2019-2025)
  • Bahujan Samaj Party (2005-2018)
Political Journey
  • 2007-2017: Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Allahabad West constituency
  • 2022: Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Chail constituency
Current RoleState Vice-President of Bharatiya Janata Party (Uttar Pradesh) (appointed 2026)

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversitySwami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Educational QualificationGraduation (2015-2016)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteExtremely Backward Caste (EBC)
LanguagesHindi

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date
  • First Marriage: 15/01/2005
  • Second Marriage: 2018

Family

Husband/Spouse
  • Brijesh Verma (m. 2018)
  • Raju Pal (MLA) (died 2005)
Parents
FatherAmrit Lal Pal
SiblingsRahul Pal

Career

ControversyCriminal Cases - She has 4 pending criminal cases listed on her election records.
Achievements
  • Won Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections in 2007 following the murder of her husband Raju Pal
  • Appointed as State Vice-President of BJP in Uttar Pradesh in 2026

Style Quotient

Address105/1B, Madhuban Vihar, Nai Basti, Umarpur Niwan, Prayagraj
TattooOn her right wrist

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Pooja Pal was born and grew up in a poor family.
2. Her father owned a small bicycle puncture repair shop.
3. After completing her graduation from Allahabad University, she worked different jobs to support her family.
4. In 2007, she won the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections after her husband's murder.
5. In 2018, she was expelled from the BSP after meeting with BJP leader Keshav Prasad Maurya without permission.
6. She joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2026.
7. She was expelled from the Samajwadi Party in 2025 for praising Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's zero-tolerance policy on crime.
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