Birth Anniversary of Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan | 16 Oct 2024

Source: PIB

Recently, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary.

• About: 
  • Jayaprakash Narayan was born on 11th October 1902, in Sitabdiara, Bihar. 
  • He was an Indian Independence activist, social reformer and political leader. 
• Ideology: 
  • Influenced by Marxist ideas after studying in the United States. 
  • Strongly opposed British rule in India and advocated for independence through socialist principles. 
  • His objective was to bring about societal change in line with the ideals of Sarvodaya, a Gandhian philosophy emphasising progress for all. 
• Key Works:  
  • Joined the Indian National Congress in 1929 and participated in the civil disobedience movement and Quit India Movement. 
  • Co-founded the Congress Socialist Party, advocating for a left-wing approach within the Congress Party. 
  • Promoted the Bhoodan Gramdan Movement, (initiated by Acharya Vinoba Bhave) advocating land redistribution for the landless. 
  • In 1959, proposed a decentralized political structure with a four-tier system of governance. 
  • He led the Total Revolution movement against the Emergency (1975 to 1977) and became a vocal critic of corruption and authoritarianism. 
• Death and Award: 
  • He died on 8^th October 1979, and was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1999.  

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