Manoj Kumar Jha is an Indian politician.
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Wiki/Biography
Manoj Kumar Jha was born on Saturday, 5 August 1967 (age 56 years; as in 2023) in Saharsa, Bihar. His zodiac sign is Leo. In 1992, he completed his post-graduation in social work from Delhi University, Delhi. In 2001, he earned a PhD degree in social work from the same university.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 6″
Weight (Approx): 65 kg
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye colour: dark brown
Family
parents and siblings
Manoj Kumar Jha’s father’s name was Mr. Jawahar Jha and mother’s name was Mrs. Madhuri Jha. There is not much information about his siblings.
wife and children
Manoj Kumar Jha is married to Mrs. Namrata Jha. She is a housewife. The couple has two daughters named Maitreyi Jha and Maulishree Jha.
Religion
Manoj Kumar Jha follows Hindu religion.
Address
Chanakyapuri, Gangzala, Ward No. 19, Saharsa, Bihar (852201)
Signature
livelihood
professor
Manoj Kumar Jha served as a lecturer in the Department of Social Work, Jamia Millia Islamia from 1994 to 2002. He started working as an associate professor in the Department of Social Work, University of Delhi and in 2014, he became the head of the Department of Social Work. Work and member of the Doctoral Research Committee at the University of Delhi where he served until 2017. In 2017, he became the nodal officer and member of NE students’ committee in the same university. He holds a position as Visiting Faculty Member at the School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi. He is prominent in the fields of political governance, social action and economic relations.
Author
publications
books
- Silent Protest (2009)
- Understanding Political Discourse (2008)
- Prospects for peace amid chaotic conflict (2006)
Material
- We have failed to protect the ‘Idea of India’ (31 April 2017)
- Dear Opposition, We have failed India (3 April 2017)
- We need more young dreamers like you: A letter to Jawaharlal Nehru (14 November 2017)
- Temples of education have become breeding grounds of fanaticism: A letter to Nehru (14 November 2018)
- Abolishing the public university (19 September 2018)
- Is a grand opposition possible against BJP? (15 November 2018)
- ‘GA is coming together because of a shared vision, not because of intimidation’ (3 May 2019)
- PM Narendra Modi is not getting attention, frustration is visible on his face: RJD’s Manoj Jha (2 May 2019)
- Dear friends in opposition (1 February 2019).
- Is there any issue of reservation for advanced classes? (1 February 2019)
- History shows that lack of debate is a symptom of majoritarianism (18 September 2019)
Research Paper
- Social work in India: Do we choose to live at the crossroads? (July 2015)
- Revisiting the Client-Worker Relationship: Biastek through Gramscian Gaza, Journal of Progressive Human Services (August 2013)
- Social Work and Minorities in India: A Case of Renewed Engagement (April 2012)
- Community Organization in Divided Societies (2009)
- Communal Violence and Intercommunity Railton (March 2010)
- Review of Unheard Voices by Harsh Mander for Perspectives in Social Work (April 2002)
Politician
In 2012 he joined Rashtriya Janata Dal as national spokesperson. On 3 April 2018, he was elected unopposed as Rajya Sabha MP from Bihar.
Manoj Kumar Jha during his speech in Rajya Sabha
political debate
He has participated in many debates on various topics in the Indian Parliament.
Parliamentary activity of Manoj Kumar Jha
controversies
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Legislative Councilor Chetan Anand fiercely targeted Manoj Kumar Jha and asked him to remove ‘Jha’ from his name.
Chetan Anand, son of former Bihar MLA, Anand Mohan, who is a member of the Legislative Assembly of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), expressed his displeasure towards his party MP Manoj Kumar Jha over Om Prakash Valmiki’s poem ‘Thakur Ka Kuan’ Is. Read during the debate on the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Upper House on 27 September 2023. During an interview, Chetan Anand strongly opposed any attack on the caste of Thakurs and said,
Manoj Jha talks about killing Thakurs. If he is really a socialist then why doesn’t he eliminate the Brahmins in his own community? My name is Chetan Anand. Manoj Jha should remove ‘Jha’ from his name. Thakur society includes people from every section of society and targeting one caste in the name of social justice is hypocrisy. Such statements will not be tolerated.
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- In 2019, Manoj Kumar Jha was honored with the Shravan Kumar Award by Fagu Chauhan, the 29th Governor of Bihar, at the Mahavir Mandir, Patna.
- Manoj Kumar Jha was awarded the ‘Best Debut MP of the Year’ at the Lokmat Parliamentary Awards on 14 March 2023.
property and properties
movable property
Manoj Kumar Jha has an amount of Rs 24,16,296.40 as movable property value.
Immovable property
The value of Manoj Kumar Jha’s immovable property is Rs 26,79,000.
Facts/General Knowledge
- Manoj Kumar Jha was one of the twenty-one member opposition delegation that visited Manipur to observe the consequences of the caste violence that broke out on 20 July 2023. In an interview he talked about his visit and explained the situation. He said that the reason for the seizures was
To be there in solidarity, to let people know that India cares. There we realized that the idea of the state was clearly missing. Manipur has a history of such conflicts but over the last 30 years the people have developed a kind of grammar for peaceful coexistence. Today, Manipur is a classic example of a divided society, and a divided society can never enrich the idea of democracy. This is worrisome.”
- On 5 February 2022, Manoj Kumar Jha criticized the President’s speech in the Rajya Sabha. In the Rajya Sabha, he raised the real concerns that India is facing like the protest by aspirants seeking railway jobs to the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) and said,
The President spends his day talking to his advisers, watching television, checking social media, and debating. Don’t they think the scenery of the country is not good? Tear gas on students…what were they asking for? They were not asking for the moon. He was asking for a job. Not going to give Rs 2 crore, he said give us whatever is left. You lathi charged them. I feel that if these concerns are not present in the President’s address, the speech would seem like just a piece of paper.”
- Manoj Kumar Jha expressed his concern for the innocent citizens of Palestine on Twitter. It is written in the tweet,
We all condemned this barbaric terror #Hamas But why should this be construed as consent to genocidal violence #State of Israel on innocent citizens of #Palestine, Why India should stand with Palestine via https://t.co/1c6FTHJGm1 @IndianExpress
-Manoj Kumar Jha (@manojkjhdu) 30 October 2023
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