Mon Dec 02 14:16:22 UTC 2024: ## UPSC Tutor ‘Oja Sir’ Joins Aam Aadmi Party, Eyes Delhi Assembly Elections

**New Delhi:** Avadh Ojha, popularly known as “Oja Sir,” a renowned UPSC coaching tutor with a massive social media following, has joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The announcement was made by AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and senior leader Manish Sisodia.

Ojha, known for his unique teaching style and millions of online followers, hinted at contesting the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections in February 2025 on an AAP ticket. He previously sought tickets from both the BJP and Congress. He revealed that he attempted to secure a BJP ticket for the Prayagraj seat in the last Lok Sabha elections but was unsuccessful. He also tried to obtain a Congress ticket for the Amethi seat.

Ojha’s journey is a compelling story of perseverance. He hails from Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, and sold his family’s land to fund his own UPSC preparation. Though he cleared the preliminary exam, he failed the mains. He then transitioned into teaching history, eventually establishing his own coaching center, “Ushma Coaching Center,” in Delhi.

His unconventional teaching methods initially faced setbacks, but he adapted, creating a style that resonated with students, leading to viral videos and a thriving YouTube channel with over 879,000 subscribers. His current net worth is estimated to be ₹11 crore. His addition to the AAP is seen as a significant boost to the party ahead of the Delhi elections.

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