Radhakant Ojha Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Full Name	Advocate Radha Kant Ojha
Other Name	Radha Kant Ojha
Profession(s)	• Advocate • Politician
Known for	Being nominated by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as one of its eight candidates from Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming biennial Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for October 16, 2026
Physical Stats
Eye Colour	Light Brown
Hair Colour	Salt and Pepper
Politics
Political Party	Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Political Journey	• In 1977: Joined local politics • In 2024: Considered for the Phulpur Assembly by-election ticket, but was not selected. • On 5 October 2026: Chosen by the BJP as an official Rajya Sabha candidate from Uttar Pradesh • On 6 October 2026: Officially filed his nomination papers in Lucknow with CM Yogi Adityanath
Personal Life
Date of Birth	10 February 1959 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2026)	67 Years
Birthplace	Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
Zodiac sign	Aquarius
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh
College/University	University of Allahabad
Educational Qualification(s)	• A Bachelor's degree in Laws (LL.B.) • A Master's degree in Laws (LL.M.)
Religion	Hinduism
Address	30b (18/2) Judges Colony Stanely Road Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh - 211017
Social Media	Facebook
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Family
Wife/Spouse
Children	Son- Shivendu Ojha (Advocate)
Parents	Father- Ramashankar Ojha (deceased)
Siblings	Brother(s)- 3 • Shivakant Ojha (Eldest Brother) (Politician) • Nishakant Ojha (Second Brother) (Retired College Principal) • Kalakant Ojha (Youngest Brother)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Radhakant Ojha

• Radhakant Ojha was born and raised into family from Ramaipur Dishini in Patti tehsil of Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh.

• His family had strong connections with education, law, and politics. His father, Ramashankar Ojha worked as a college principal, while his elder brother Shivakant Ojha entered politics and his second brother Nishakant Ojha pursued a career in education.

• In 1977, while he was in the University of Allahabad, Ojha came into contact with senior BJP leader and former Uttar Pradesh Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi. Tripathi was contesting the Assembly election from Phulpur at that time. Ojha’s father was the college principal and was also involved in managing Tripathi’s election campaign.

• During his student years, Ojha became involved in social and organizational activities. He later became associated with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishand (ABVP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

• In September 1987, Radhakant Ojha registered with the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh.

• In 1988, he began practicing at the Allahabad High Court. During his early years as a lawyer, he again worked closely with Keshari Nath Tripathi. During that time, he travelled with Tripathi to Lalganj, Pratapgarh for the inauguration of a newly formed Bar Association.

• Over the years, Ojha developed expertise in constitutional, civil, criminal, and service matters.

• In 2013, the Allahabad High Court appointed him as a Senior Advocate.

• In 2015, Radhakant Ojha was elected as the president of the Allahabad High Court Bar Association for the first time.
  

  Radhakant Ojha (middle) with other members of Allahabad High Court Bar Association

• In 2016, he served as the president of the RSS’s Jammu and Kashmir Study Centre for Kashi region.

• From 2017 to 2020, he served as the convener of the BJP Kashi region’s Legal and Legal Affairs Department.

• In December 2021, Radhakant Ojha was elected as president of the Allahabad High Court Bar Association for the second time and became one of the few lawyers to serve the position twice.

• In 2024, his name was discussed as possible BJP candidate for the Phulpur Assembly seat; however, he did not receive the ticket.
  

  Radhakant Ojha with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

• In 2025, Ojha served as the Chief Election Officer for the Allahabad High Court Bar Association election. He also contested for the president ‘s post but finished at third position.

• In October 2026, Ojha came into news after he was selected as BJP’s one of candidate for the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh secduled for 16 October 2026.

• On 5 October 2026 BJP announced his candidacy and on 6 October 2026 he filed his nomination papers at the Vidhan Bhawan in Lucknow. He filed the nomination papers on the final day of the nomination process.

• As of October 2026, Radhakant Ojha has completed four decades of experience in the legal profession.