Manoj Kumar Jha is an Indian politician.
Wiki/Biography
Manoj Kumar Jha was born on Saturday, August 5, 1967, in Saharsa, Bihar (age 56; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Leo. In 1992, he completed his Masters in Social Work from Delhi University, Delhi. In 2001, he studied for a doctorate in social work at the same university.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′6″
Weight (approximately): 65kg
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye color: dark brown
family
Parents and siblings
Manoj Kumar Jha’s father is Shri Jawahar Jha and his mother’s name is Shrimati Madhuri Jha. Not much information is available about his siblings.
wife and children
Manoj Kumar Jha married Shrimati Namrata Jha. She is a housewife. The couple has two daughters named Maitreyi Jha and Moulishree Jha.
religion
Manoj Kumar Jha believes in Hinduism.
address
Chanakyapuri, Gangzala, Ward No. 19, Saharsa, Bihar(852201)
sign
Profession
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 became the Head of Department of Social Work in 2014. He worked at the University of Delhi and served as a member of the PhD Research Committee until 2017. In 2017, he became the Nodal Officer and Member of NE Students Council of the same university. He serves as Visiting Professor at Delhi School of Planning and Architecture. He has distinguished himself in the areas of political governance, social action and economic relations.
author
publication
books
- Against Silence(2009)
- Understanding Political Discourse (2008)
- Prospects for Peace in Chaotic Conflict (2006)
article
- We failed to protect the ‘Idea of India’ (April 31, 2017)
- Dear opposition, we failed India (April 3, 2017)
- We need more young dreamers like you: A letter to Jawaharlal Nehru (November 14, 2017)
- The palace of learning has become a breeding ground for bigotry: a letter to Nehru (November 14, 2018)
- Dissolution of public universities (September 19, 2018)
- Is a major backlash against the BJP possible? (November 15, 2018)
- The General Assembly is brought together by shared views, not intimidation” (May 3, 2019)
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces despair as he gets no support: RJD’s Manoj Jha (May 2, 2019)
- Dear Opposition Friends (February 1, 2019).
- Is it possible to book a forward cabin? (February 1, 2019)
- History shows lack of debate is symptomatic of majoritarianism (September 18, 2019)
Research Papers
- Social work in India: Do we like being at a crossroads? (July 2015)
- Revisiting client-worker relationships: Biestek Through Gramscian Gaza, Progressive Human Services Magazine (August 2013)
- Social Work and Minorities in India: The Case for Re-Engagement (April 2012)
- Community organizing in a divided society (2009)
- Community violence and inter-community relations (March 2010)
- Harsh Mander comments on the ‘unheard voice’ of social work perspectives (April 2002)
politician
In 2012, he joined the People’s Party and served as national spokesperson. On April 3, 2018, he was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Bihar.
Manoj Kumar Jha delivers a speech in the Union House
political debate
He has participated in many debates in the Indian Parliament on various subjects.
Parliamentary activities of Manoj Kumar Jha
dispute
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Member of Legislative Assembly Chetan Anand lashed out at Manoj Kumar Jha and demanded that “Jha” be removed from his name.
Chetan Anand, son of former Bihar legislator Anand Mohan and a member of the RJD Legislative Assembly, expressed his disapproval of Om Prakash Varmy Om Prakash Valmiki’s poem “Thakur ka Kuan” was outraged. The words were recited during the debate on the Women’s Reservation Bill in the House of Lords on September 27, 2023. In an interview, Chetan Anand strongly opposed any form of attack on Thakus caste and said:
Manoj Jha talks about the killing of Thakus. If he was really a socialist, why didn’t he eliminate the Brahmins from his own community? My name is Chetan Anand. Manoj Jha should remove “Jha” from his name. Thakur society includes people from all walks of life and targeting a certain caste in the name of social justice is hypocritical. Such comments will not be tolerated. “
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- In 2019, Manoj Kumar Jha was awarded the Shrawan Kumar Award by the 29th Governor of Bihar, Phagu Chauhan, at Mahavir Mandir, Patna.
- On March 14, 2023, Manoj Kumar Jha was awarded the “Best New Member of the Year” award at the Lokmat Parliament Awards.
Assets and property
movable property
Manoj Kumar Jha has movable assets worth INR 24,16,296.40.
real estate
The real estate value of Manoj Kumar Jha is INR 26, 79,000.
Facts/Trivia
- Manoj Kumar Jha was one of the 21-member opposition delegation that visited Manipur on July 20, 2023, to observe the aftermath of the ethnic violence that broke out there. He talked about the visit and introduced the situation in an interview.He said the purpose of this trip was to
Stand together and let people know that India cares. We realize that the concept of nation is conspicuously missing. Manipur has a history of such conflicts, but over the past 30 years, people have developed a grammar of peaceful coexistence. Today, Manipur is a classic example of a divided society that can never enrich the ideals of democracy. This is worrying. ”
- On February 5, 2022, Manoj Kumar Jha criticized the President’s speech in the Union House. In the Lok Sabha, he pointed to real concerns faced by India such as protests by railway job seekers at the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) and said:
The president spends his days talking to his advisers, watching television, checking social media and having discussions. Doesn’t he think the visual effects of this country are not good? Tear gassing students…what are they asking for? They are not asking for the moon. They are looking for work. Not those who paid Rs 2 crore, they said give us the rest. You Lacy charge them. I think if the president’s speech didn’t have these concerns, the speech would feel like a piece of paper. ”
- Manoj Kumar Jha took to Twitter to express his concern for innocent Palestinian civilians. The tweet read,
We all condemned #hamas But why would this be seen as consent to genocidal violence? #Israel to innocent civilians #Palestine.Why India must stand with Palestine https://t.co/1c6FTHJGm1 via @India Express
— Manoj Kumar Jha (@manojkjhadu) October 30, 2023
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