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Bidhu Jha
Bidhu Shekhar Jha is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He has been a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba since 2003, representing the Winnipeg division of Radisson as a member of the New Democratic Party.
==Private life and career==
Jha was born in Deoghar, now a part of the Indian state of Jharkhand. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from BIT Sindri, and has taken post-graduate training in Industrial Engineering and Management.〔(Directory of Achievers: Mr. Bidhu Jha ), Bihar and Jharkhand.com, accessed 4 September 2007.〕 He moved to Canada in 1969 and founded Optimum Ergonomics Ltd. in 1978, specializing in office and computer furnishings.〔Paul Samyn, "Ethnic groups raise alarms over Reform", ''Winnipeg Free Press'', 19 October 1993.〕 He later founded the Optimum Technology Corporation, specializing in international trade and business development.〔Murray McNeill, "Ergonomics firm could be revived", ''Winnipeg Free Press'', 2 October 1997, B8; Murray McNeill, "Businessman refuses to let bankrupt firm go", ''Winnipeg Free Press'', 27 October 1997, B4; (Bidhu Jha Caucus Page: Biography ), New Democratic Party of Manitoba, accessed 4 September 2007.〕
Jha authored the screenplay for a full-length feature film entitled ''Namumkin'' (1988), telling the story of an Asian family exiled from Idi Amin's Uganda.〔The film was directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. See Suzanne Soto, "Young filmmaker tackles Hindu saga", ''Globe and Mail'', 3 June 1988, E5.〕 He later served as president of Winnipeg's Indian Association,〔Bud Robertson, "Local East Indians mobilize for action", ''Winnipeg Free Press'', 3 October 1993. Jha criticized the Reform Party of Canada in 1993 for its restrictive policies on immigration and multiculturalism, arguing that the party was pursuing short-term solutions in a dangerous manner. See Paul Samyn, "Ethnic groups raise alarms over Reform", ''Winnipeg Free Press'', 19 October 1993.〕 and led a flag-raising ceremony in 1997 to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of India's independence.〔Nick Martin, "Celebrations mark 50 years of freedom for Pakistan, India", ''Winnipeg Free Press'', 14 August 1997, A6. On this occasion, Jha was quoted as saying, "Democracy has survived with 17 official languages. There are a lot of similarities (to Canada) with diversity. We are trying to take the Gandhian approach. Being diverse doesn't mean we have to separate ourselves." He made similar remarks six years later, when he was sitting as a member of the legislative: "True Hindus consider the world their extended family and pray for the happiness of all. This manifested itself in my election campaign, in which I claimed the world as our jurisdiction and concern. To me, the most important aspects of the Hindu faith are social justice and democracy." See "Local Hindus celebrate Durga Puja a huge festival for believers", ''Winnipeg Free Press'', 11 October 2003, E13.〕 In 2001, he organized a dinner for British Columbia Premier Ujjal Dosanjh to mark his selection as Canada's first provincial leader of South Asian background.〔"Indo-Canadians putting on dinner for B.C. premier", ''Winnipeg Free Press'', 6 August 2000, A3.〕
Jha served on the board of Manitoba Telephone System in 1986-87, and has also served on the boards of the Canadian Cancer Society and Deer Lodge Foundation.〔Jha's departure from the MTS Board was precipitated by a minor controversy. He chose to resign after it was discovered that his company had sold $70,000 worth of office equipment to the MTS in 1985 and 1986. Premier Howard Pawley said that Jha was not in a conflict-of-interest situation, and he was not accused of any wrongdoing. The MTS rules were subsequently changed to ensure board members did not engage in business with the entity. See "Rules changed for phone firm", ''Globe and Mail'', 5 March 1987, A4.〕 In 2002, he received a Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal and an Asia Pacific Award of Entrepreneurship from the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba.〔"Manitoba Movers", ''Winnipeg Free Press'', 8 July 2002, B7.〕 He was 63 years old as of 2006.〔
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