Rajya Sabha MP
Prof. Manoj Kumar Jha
Rajya Sabha – Bihar Constituency · Bihar
RJDMember of Parliament
- State: Bihar
- Position: Rajya Sabha MP
- Party: RJD
- Gender: Male
- Age: 59 · DOB 5 Aug 1967
- Father: Shri Jawahar Jha
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Prof. Manoj Kumar Jha is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Bihar, from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), with the current term running from to . He is listed as teacher and Educationist by profession. Rajya Sabha records list 2 terms in the House. Check his verified record below and rate his performance on NetaSampark.
Who is Prof. Manoj Kumar Jha?
Prof. Manoj Kumar Jha represents Bihar in the Rajya Sabha, the Council of States in India's Parliament, as a member of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). Rajya Sabha members are elected by the elected members of the state's Legislative Assembly. His current term runs from to .
According to his Rajya Sabha biodata, he was born on in Saharsa (Bihar). His father's name is recorded as Shri Jawahar Jha.
Prof. Manoj Kumar Jha's assets and affidavit
As declared in his 2024 Rajya Sabha election affidavit (compiled by ADR/MyNeta):
- Total assets: Rs 2,62,09,616 (about Rs 2.6 crore)
- Total liabilities: Rs 8,29,846 (about Rs 8.3 lakh)
- Criminal cases declared: 1
These figures are self-declared and reflect the position at the time of filing.
Positions held (official record)
- April 2018: Elected to Rajya Sabha
- June 2018 - Oct. 2019 and April 2021 - Nov. 2022: Member, Committee on Rules
- Sept. 2018 - May 2019: Member, Committee on Coal and Steel
- Dec. 2018 - Nov. 2019: Member, Committee on Provision of Computers to Members of Rajya Sabha
- Sept. 2019 - Sept. 2022: Member, Committee on Railways
- Oct. 2019 - April 2024: Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
- July 2020- April 2021: Member, Business Advisory Committee
- Sept. 2022 - April 2024: Member, Committee on Labour, Textiles and Skill Development
- April 2024: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha (second term)
- Sept. 2024 onwards: Member, Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas
- Oct. 2024 onwards: Member, Committee on Information and Communication Technology Management in Rajya Sabha
- Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- Feb. 2026 onwards: Member, India - Georgia Parliamentary Friendship Group
- July 2026 onwards: Member, Committee on Official Language
- State
- Bihar
- Position
- Rajya Sabha MP
- Party
- RJD
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 59 · DOB 5 Aug 1967
- Father
- Shri Jawahar Jha
- Spouse
- Shrimati Namrata Jha
- Marital
- Married
- Profession
- Teacher and Educationist
- Education
- Doctorate
- Terms
- 2
- Membership
- Sitting
- Children
- 2 daughter(s)
Accountability
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2024
Election result
- Assets declared
- Rs 2,62,09,616 (as declared in 2024 Rajya Sabha affidavit)
- Liabilities declared
- Rs 8,29,846 (as declared in 2024 Rajya Sabha affidavit)
- Criminal cases declared
- 1
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Who is Prof. Manoj Kumar Jha?
Prof. Manoj Kumar Jha is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Bihar, from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), with the current term running from 3 April 2024 to 2 April 2030.
Which state does Prof. Manoj Kumar Jha represent in the Rajya Sabha?
He represents Bihar in the Rajya Sabha, per the Rajya Sabha Secretariat record.
Which party does Prof. Manoj Kumar Jha belong to?
He belongs to the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), as per the Rajya Sabha record.
When does Prof. Manoj Kumar Jha's Rajya Sabha term end?
His current term began on 3 April 2024 and ends on 2 April 2030, per the Rajya Sabha Secretariat.
What is Prof. Manoj Kumar Jha's educational qualification?
According to the Rajya Sabha biodata: M.A. (Social Work), Ph.D.; Educated at University of Delhi, Delhi.
How many terms has Prof. Manoj Kumar Jha served in the Rajya Sabha?
His Rajya Sabha biodata lists 2 terms.
What assets has Prof. Manoj Kumar Jha declared?
In his 2024 Rajya Sabha affidavit he declared total assets of Rs 2,62,09,616 (about Rs 2.6 crore) and liabilities of Rs 8,29,846 (about Rs 8.3 lakh).
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Timeline
Parliamentary career
– : Member from Bihar, Rajya Sabha (current term; Rajya Sabha Secretariat)
April 2018: Elected to Rajya Sabha
June 2018 - Oct. 2019 and April 2021 - Nov. 2022: Member, Committee on Rules
Sept. 2018 - May 2019: Member, Committee on Coal and Steel
Dec. 2018 - Nov. 2019: Member, Committee on Provision of Computers to Members of Rajya Sabha
Sept. 2019 - Sept. 2022: Member, Committee on Railways
Oct. 2019 - April 2024: Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
July 2020- April 2021: Member, Business Advisory Committee
Sept. 2022 - April 2024: Member, Committee on Labour, Textiles and Skill Development
April 2024: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha (second term)
Sept. 2024 onwards: Member, Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas
Oct. 2024 onwards: Member, Committee on Information and Communication Technology Management in Rajya Sabha
13
Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Feb. 2026 onwards: Member, India - Georgia Parliamentary Friendship Group
July 2026 onwards: Member, Committee on Official Language
16
(Entries above the current term are from the member's official Rajya Sabha biodata 'positions held', quoted as published.)
Sources & last updated
Directory facts on this page are compiled from public datasets published on data.gov.in (NDSAP) and the Election Commission of India. Citizen ratings and edits are moderated on NetaSampark.
Profile last updated .
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