Manoj Kumar Jha[1] is an Indian politician who is a member of Rajya Sabha in Indian Parliament and a member of Rashtriya Janata Dal. He currently serves as the national spokesperson of the Rashtriya Janata Dal.[2] On 15 March 2018, he was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from the state of Bihar.[3] Jha completed his master's degree from Department of Social Work from Delhi University in 1992 and PhD in 2000. He has been a professor at the Department of Social Work University Of Delhi, and its head between 2014 and 2017.
Manoj Kumar Jha | |
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| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| Assumed office 3 April 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Dharmendra Pradhan |
| Constituency | Bihar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 August 1967 Saharsa, Bihar |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Rashtriya Janata Dal |
| Education | M.A. (Social Work), Ph.D. |
| Alma mater | Patna College, Delhi University |
| Profession | Professor at Delhi School of Social Work, University of Delhi |
As of July, 2021 Source: [1] | |
Career edit
He was a lecturer at Department of Social Work, Jamia Millia Islamia from 1994 to 2002 before joining Delhi School of Social Work. He is also a visiting faculty to School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi. His research interest also includes political economy and governance, social action and social movements, majority-minority relations, and peace and conflict studies.[4]
In October 2020, it was reported that he had become Tejashwi Yadav's principal political adviser.[5] His popularity amongst citizens increased after his speech during the July 2021 session of the Rajya Sabha (India's upper house of parliament).[6] On 4 February 2022, Jha heavily criticized the President's address to the Rajya Sabha, and called for a "non-partisan" speech representing the concerns of all citizens.[7][8]
Jha occasionally writes columns for The Hindu and The Indian Express[9] regarding socio-political affairs.[10]
References edit
- ^ "Prof. Manoj Kumar Jha | National Portal of India". www.india.gov.in. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- ^ "Manoj Kumar Jha". The Indian Express. 3 July 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
- ^ "All six candidates elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Bihar". Business Standard. 15 March 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ "RJD Leaders : Rashtriya Janata Dal". Archived from the original on 17 May 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ^ "Manoj Jha becomes Tejashwi Yadav's principal political adviser". Mumbai Mirror. 29 October 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
- ^ This MP's Brutal Honesty Shook Parliament, retrieved 9 February 2022
- ^ "Hero worship biggest threat to democracy: Opposition". The Indian Express. 5 February 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
- ^ Professor Jha Schools Parliament One More Time, retrieved 9 February 2022
- ^ "Manoj Kumar Jha". The Indian Express. 3 July 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
- ^ "Will Bihar impact the 2024 elections?". Khul Ke. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
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