Jagdish Sharma

Victims Unknown
Born (1950-10-01) 1 October 1950 (age 71) Korra, Jehanabad, Bihar
Died Unknown
Known for Unknown
Criminal penalty Unknown

Introduction

Dr. Jagdish Sharma (born 1 October 1950) is an Indian politician. He was a vice president of the Hindustani Awam Morcha, a political party. His wife Shanti Sharma was MLA from Ghosi. His son Rahul Kumar became MLA from Ghosi constituency. After being found guilty in criminal conspiracy to save bureaucrats involved in Fodder Scam, Sharma was sentenced to four years rigorous imprisonment and disqualified as an MP along with RJD Supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav.


Political career

Sharma entered in politics with the Bihar Movement, also known as JP Movement, led by Jayaprakash Narayan in 1974.

Political Roles
Year Notes
1977–2008 Member, Bihar Legislative Assembly (eight terms)
2009 Elected to 15th Lok Sabha
August 2009 Member, Standing Committee on Rural Development
Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizer

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