Manoj Jha
Manoj Jha is an Indian politician and member of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), serving as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha. He is known for his advocacy on social justice and representation of marginalized communities, often raising issues related to caste and community representation in government and judicial appointments. Recently, he was in the news for highlighting the lack of diversity in judicial appointments in India, questioning the government on efforts to improve representation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, minorities, and women in the higher judiciary.
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RJD MP Manoj Jha described the visuals of the incident as unsettling and raised serious concerns.
'Nothing wrong': BJP minister Giriraj Singh backs Bihar CM over hijab row; calls Nitish Kumar a 'guardian' | India News
India· 2025-12-18
RJD's war room is led by Manoj Jha, the party's national spokesperson.
Parties go all out as campaign for Bihar polls 1st phase ends | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-04
MP Manoj Jha has written to the Election Commission, accusing the Bihar government of violating the Model Code of Conduct.
Bihar elections: RJD's Manoj Jha writes to EC; accuses NDA govt of violating MCC | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-01
RJD MP Manoj Jha filed a petition challenging the SIR exercise.
'Accept Aadhaar or any 11 docs': SC says Bihar SIR exercise should be voter friendly; expresses surprise over political parties’ 'inaction' | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-22
RJD leader Manoj Jha commented on the security breach at the Parliament.
Parliament security breach: Man jumps wall, enters premises; what we know so far | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-22Kapil Sibal represented RJD leader Manoj Jha, who alleged discrepancies — including people listed as dead being found alive, and vice versa.
Aadhaar 'not conclusive proof': SC backs EC in Bihar SIR; Sibal alleges ID rejection | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-12
Manoj Jha participated in the joint press conference addressing the electoral issues.
Opposition: Government evading SIR debate, has lot to hide | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-06
RJD MP Manoj Jha highlighted numerous complaints from electors regarding the electoral process.
Even the dead are filling up Bihar SIR forms, Supreme Court told | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-27
Manoj Jha called for national attention on Bihar’s law and order situation.
Gunmen walk into ICU, open fire, flee: Murder convict shot dead in Patna hospital; Congress shares chilling video | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-17
Manoj Jha accuses the Election Commission of backing out of a scheduled meeting regarding Bihar's electoral rolls.
Voter list revision row: RJD's Manoj Jha accuses EC of backing out of scheduled meet; poll body responds | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-09RJD MP Manoj Jha sought direction from the EC to conduct the forthcoming polls based on existing electoral rolls.
Opposition united in SC on SIR: 'Will snatch votes of lakhs' | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-08
RJD leader Manoj Jha suggested that Kumar's absence indicates that 'others are deciding his priorities'.
Bihar's Nitish Kumar joins non-NDA CMs in skipping Niti Aayog meet, sparks political buzz | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-24
RJD MP Manoj Jha spoke at the conference in solidarity with the Board.
Waqf law issue: AIMPLB accuses NDA constituents of ‘stabbing Muslims in the back’ | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-22
Manoj Jha visited Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for discussions.
RJD, Congress kick off talks over seats, campaigningIndia· 2025-04-16
Manoj Jha, a member of the Rashtriya Janata Dal from Bihar, has challenged the Waqf Bill in the Supreme Court.
بھارتی اداکار وجے نے وقف بل کو سپریم کورٹ میں چیلنج کر دیا
Pakistan· 2025-04-16
RJD's Manoj Jha recently pointed out in Lok Sabha that the representation of SCs, STs, OBCs, women and minorities in the higher judiciary remains far below the desired level.
Govt: 78% judges appointed to HCs from upper castes | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-25