The prominent online coaching mentor Avadh Ojha has ventured into politics. Today, Avadh Ojha (Avadh Ojha) joined the Aam Aadmi Party alongside party leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia. Recognized among students not just as a teacher but also as an inspiration, his story of struggle, hard work, and steadfast resolve stands as a testament for many aspiring individuals. Let's explore his remarkable journey.
Avadh Ojha's Political Aspirations from Uttar Pradesh
Avadh Ojha has previously hinted his interest in entering politics. There were speculations of him contesting in this year's Lok Sabha elections. Due to not receiving tickets from major political factions, he could not participate in the electoral combat. Originally, Avadh aimed to contest the elections as a BJP candidate from Uttar Pradesh, particularly eyeing a ticket from Prayagraj. When this plan didn't materialize, he revised his strategy. Meanwhile, there were also rumors of Congress considering him as a candidate from Amethi. However, he has now officially joined the Aam Aadmi Party.
Born in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district, Avadh Ojha had a mother who was a lawyer and a father employed as a government postmaster. His initial education was at Fatima School, Gonda. Despite his parents' hopes of him becoming a doctor, Avadh dreamed of passing the UPSC (IAS) examination to serve the nation.
After completing his schooling, Avadh Ojha moved to Prayagraj for higher studies, where he first heard about the UPSC examination and decided to build a career in this field. His journey wasn't easy. After failing his first UPSC attempt, he faced dismay from his parents. Nevertheless, Avadh didn't give up; he persevered with dedication and continued studying fervently.
Following his initial UPSC failures, Avadh resolved not to seek a job but instead established his coaching enterprise. During an interview, he shared that, "After being asked to leave home, I got an opportunity to teach history at a coaching center, even though I had little idea how to teach. Despite this, I began teaching and over time, students grew fond of my style." Thus began his coaching odyssey and in 2005, he founded a UPSC coaching institute in Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi.
Throughout Avadh Ojha's life, he endured numerous hardships. There was a time when he had no financial support, struggling to cover rent and household expenses. Despite being married and bearing added responsibilities, he refused to surrender. For seven months, he juggled bartending at night and tutoring during daylight. This challenging period became the turning point of his life as he steadily gained recognition. This adversity marked a significant milestone in his journey.
Avadh Ojha: Considered the Best History Teacher
Students believe nobody can impart history better than Avadh Ojha. He embarked on his teaching career in 2005 in Delhi, working with distinguished coaching centers like Chanakya IAS Academy and Vajiram & Ravi IAS. In 2019, he established his own coaching institute, IQRA Academy, in Pune, Maharashtra, which rapidly became favored among UPSC aspirants. Alongside traditional classroom teaching, in 2020 he launched the YouTube channel 'Re Avadh Ojha' to share educational content and motivational talks. His channel boasts over 909,000 subscribers.
YouTube Fame Amid the Lockdown
During the COVID-19 pandemic when offline classes were halted, Avadh gained tremendous popularity on YouTube, thanks to his distinctive teaching methods. His channel features profound discussions on historical events, geopolitical trends, and current affairs, which students highly appreciate. Besides, Avadh initiated programs offering free education to underprivileged and impoverished students, illustrating his commitment to social equality in education.
