1164:, 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",
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Jha broke ranks with his government in 2005 to oppose the construction of a large hog-processing facility in the
Radisson division. Many of his constituents were against the project, and Jha argued that the facility should be built outside of the city. In response to criticism, Premier Doer
333:. He later chaired a Taxi-Cab Safety Working Group, which was convened after five Winnipeg drivers were murdered over the course of ten years. He issued a report calling for the installation of safety shields, cameras and recording devices; safety shields were made mandatory in 2002.
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in 1969 and founded
Optimum Ergonomics Ltd. in 1978, specializing in office and computer furnishings. He later founded the Optimum Technology Corporation, specializing in international trade and business development.
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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.
272:. He later served as president of Winnipeg's Indian Association, and led a flag-raising ceremony in 1997 to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of India's independence. In 2001, he organized a dinner for
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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",
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He defeated Chad Samain to win the NDP nomination. See David O'Brien, "Race heating up in
Wolseley",
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Statement of Votes for the 38th
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Statement of Votes for the 39th
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announced in 2007 that the plant would not be constructed.
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Bud
Robertson, "Local East Indians mobilize for action",
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Some believed that Jha's seat would be vulnerable in the
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Jha was elected for the northeast
Winnipeg division of
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Pacific Award of Entrepreneurship from the
1228:"Patronage denied in losing candidate's appointment",
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Paul Samyn, "Ethnic groups raise alarms over Reform",
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1177:"Indo-Canadians putting on dinner for B.C. premier",
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in 1986-87, and has also served on the boards of the
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Murray McNeill, "Ergonomics firm could be revived",
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603:(Report). Winnipeg: Elections Manitoba.
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1135:, 3 October 1993. Jha criticized the
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210:Early life and career
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479:35.28
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453:56.72
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