Nagendra Nath Ojha is an Indian politician and social worker from Bihar. He served as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha from 1996 to 2002,representing Bihar as a member of the Communist Party of India (CPI). He is known for his work among farmers,labourers,and economically marginalised communities,as well as for his emphasis on integrity in public life. [1]
Nagendra Nath Ojha was born on 1 October 1946 in Suraudha village of Dumraon block in Buxar district,Bihar. He completed his early education in rural institutions and later earned a bachelor's degree from H.D. Jain College,Ara,in 1964. [2]
Early social work
Ojha began social work in the mid-1960s. In 1965,influenced by socialist ideas,he worked among flood-affected communities in the Diara region. In 1967,he participated in drought-relief activities with the support of government agencies and voluntary organisations. His involvement in relief work brought him into close contact with farmers,labourers,and economically weaker sections,leading him to join the Communist Party of India. [3]
Political career
Ojha entered public life at the grassroots level. In 1971,he was elected as the Sarpanch of Nenuan Panchayat. He subsequently worked in various organisational roles within the Communist Party of India.
In 1996,he was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Bihar as a CPI nominee. During his six-year tenure,he focused on rural development and public welfare works through the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS). Media reports noted his direct supervision of development projects and his emphasis on transparency in their execution. [4]
Parliamentary work
As a Rajya Sabha member,Ojha participated in parliamentary debates concerning rural development,labour rights,agriculture,and social justice. Official records of his speeches and interventions are preserved in the Rajya Sabha debate archives. [5]
Later activities
After completing his parliamentary term,Ojha continued to remain active in party and social activities. He held senior organisational responsibilities within the Communist Party of India,including national-level positions. His appointment as a national secretary of the CPI was reported by regional media outlets. [6][7]
Public image
Ojha has been described in regional media as a politician associated with simplicity,probity,and commitment to public service. Reports have noted that despite serving as a Member of Parliament,he maintains a modest lifestyle and continues to engage in social causes at the grassroots level. [8]
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