The dynamic 49-year-old Avadh Ojha is racing into the Delhi Legislative Assembly 2025 contest as the AAP candidate for the Patparganj (East) seat. With BJP’s Ravindra Singh Negi as his opponent, Ojha’s signature style of wearing a scarf around his neck and narrating historical tales to explain politics has made waves on social media. His journey of 22 years in the teaching field marks the start of his political experiment. On social media, Ojha is trending significantly just before the decisive Delhi election results, with his recent tweet being interpreted as a concession of defeat.
On February 6th, Avadh Ojha posted on X (formerly Twitter), 'My sole purpose was, is, and always will be to educate every child in need. A heartfelt thanks to all my colleagues and the people of Patparganj. I will stand by you through every joy and sorrow.'
This tweet by Avadh Ojha elicited varied reactions. While some users are wishing for his success, others recommend he should return to the tutoring realm. A user expressed, 'And with that, accepting the forfeiture. @AAPKAAVADHOJHA released a video, leaving politics to return to the tutorial world... because politics can go haywire, but business should persist.'
Another user commented, 'You’re telling blatant lies. There was no need to enter politics if you genuinely wanted to educate every needy child. Education can be imparted through coaching centers, tuitions, or schools.'
Meanwhile, another user supported Ojha, 'You cannot accept defeat this way; you’re a fighter who teaches others to fight back. You made the mistake of choosing the wrong party. Your career will end even before it begins. But no worries, you have a livelihood. What about those who are losing and do nothing? Besides, you've earned enough over these 10 years for one or two generations to live comfortably.'
Avadh Ojha is a notable name among UPSC aspirants, popularly known as Ojha Sir among students. Let’s dive into where Avadh Ojha pursued his studies.
His Father was a Postmaster, Mother a Lawyer
Avadh Ojha was born on July 3, 1984, in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. His father, Mata Prasad Ojha, served as a postmaster, while his mother, Santosh Ojha, is an advocate and currently a senior vice-president of the Civil Bar Association. From 2000 to 2005, his mother headed the district unit of the Congress women's wing.
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Avadh Ojha’s Educational Background
He completed his 12th standard from Fatima Inter College, located in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, before moving to Prayagraj for further studies. In 2000, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Law from Lucknow University.
Parents Aspired for Him to Become a Doctor
Avadh Ojha’s parents aspired for him to become a doctor, but his dream was different. Inspired to crack the UPSC exam and become an IAS officer, Ojha cleared the preliminary exam on his first attempt but unfortunately couldn’t pass the mains, much to his parents' disappointment.
The Beginning of His Coaching Career
In an interview, Avadh Ojha once shared, "After being asked to leave home, I got an opportunity to teach history in a coaching institution, but I didn’t know how to teach then. Nevertheless, I began teaching."
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Corona Era Catapulted Him to Fame
During the COVID-19 pandemic, when offline classes ceased, Ojha’s popularity soared on YouTube thanks to his unique teaching method. In 2019, he established his coaching institute, IQRA Academy, in Pune, Maharashtra, which quickly became a favorite among UPSC aspirants. Alongside traditional classroom teaching, in 2020, Ojha launched a YouTube channel, ‘Re Avadh Ojha,’ where he shares educational content and motivational talks. The channel has amassed over 909,000 subscribers.
