Jagdish Sharma

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.^[1] 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.^[2][3][4]

Dr. Jagdish Sharma
Member of Parliament – Lok Sabha
In office 16 May 2009 – 16 May 2014 Member of legislative assembly from ghosi 1977–2008
Constituency	Jahanabad
Personal details
Born	(1950-10-01) 1 October 1950 (age 74) Korra, Jehanabad, Bihar
Nationality	Indian
Political party	Janata Dal (United) present
Children	3 (2 Sons & 1 Daughter) Rahul Kumar, Rohit Kumar, Aparna Sharma
Residence	New Delhi
Alma mater	Magadh University and Rajendra Agricultural University
Occupation	Agriculturist advocate ex-MLA former Member of Parliament

Political career

Sharma entered in politics with the Bihar Movement, also known as JP Movement, led by Jayaprakash Narayan in 1974.^[3]

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

See also

• Politics of Bihar
• List of members of the 15th Lok Sabha of India