Renowned educator Avadh Ojha joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday, months ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections. He was welcomed into the party by AAP national convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia.

He had sought tickets from both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress in the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, according to reports.

Avadh Ojha, a revered UPSC educator, joined the Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi, welcomed by National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal. Ojha aims to focus on educational development through his new political role. Kejriwal praised Ojha for his contributions to education and believes his membership will enhance the party's educational initiatives.

With millions of followers across various social media platforms, Avadh Ojha is recognised for his motivational speeches and impactful coaching sessions. He is widely known for his guidance to aspirants of UPSC and other competitive examinations.

In the 2024 Lok Sabha election, the party had allied with the Congress in the national capital, but the coalition failed to win any seats.

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Ojha reached the AAP party office in Delhi along with party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and senior leader Manish Sisodia.

On the possibility of him contesting Delhi Assembly polls, Avadh Ojha said he would follow whatever orders the AAP gives.

Ojha, who reportedly wanted to contest the Lok Sabha election on a BJP ticket, is expected to run for the Delhi Assembly elections next year.