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 Notes1977–2008 Member, Bihar Legislative Assembly (eight terms)2009Elected to 15th Lok SabhaAugust 2009Member, Standing Committee on Rural DevelopmentMember, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizer
See also Politics of Bihar List of members of the 15th Lok Sabha of India
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