Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/12/1967 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Araria Sangram village, Jhanjharpur block, Madhubani district, Bihar, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Sanjay Kumar Jha
Sanjay Kumar Jha, JD(U) National Working President and Rajya Sabha MP, announced at a 'Nitish Samvad' programme held at the party office in Patna that all future party programmes would be organised in the name of Nitish Kumar. He framed the decision as recognition of Nitish Kumar's two decades of contribution to Bihar's development. He also discussed the electoral strategy for upcoming Bihar Legislative Council polls with NDA leaders.
Sanjay Kumar Jha, JD(U) National Working President, welcomed the NDA's sweep of all five Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar in the March 2026 biennial polls. He said Chief Minister Nitish Kumar would move to the Rajya Sabha and would guide the government as needed from Patna while the House was not in session.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sanjay Kumar Jha |
|---|---|
| Also Known As | Sanjay Jha |
| Political Party | Janata Dal (United) |
| Current Roles | Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha; National Working President of JD(U) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Highest Qualification | Post Graduate |
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| Alma Mater | Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi |
| Field of Study | Medieval History |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hindu |
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Family
| Children | 1 son and 2 daughters |
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Career
| Political Start | Joined active politics in the mid-2000s |
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| Early Career | Started political career with the BJP and later joined JD(U) |
| Elected Office | Member of the Bihar Legislative Council; Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha |
| Ministerial Roles | Minister for Water Resources, Government of Bihar; Minister for Information and Public Relations, Government of Bihar |
| Party Roles | National General Secretary of JD(U); National Working President of JD(U) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He hails from Jhanjharpur in Madhubani district, Bihar. | |
| 2. He has served as a minister in Bihar multiple times. | |
| 3. He contested the 2014 Lok Sabha election from Darbhanga and lost. | |
| 4. He is a JNU alumnus. | |
| 5. He is known as a prominent JD(U) leader in Mithilanchal. |
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