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Today, we mark the death anniversary of Jayaprakash Narayan (JP), the fearless freedom fighter and visionary political reformer, known as the 'People's Leader.'
Born in 1902, JP plunged into India's independence movement. He was a key figure in the Quit India Movement, known for his revolutionary zeal and socialist ideals.
Post-independence, JP chose to work for social change, aligning with the Gandhian philosophy of Sarvodaya (welfare of all) and the Bhoodan Movement for land reform.
In the mid-1970s, seeing corruption and injustice, the 'Lok Nayak' launched the 'Total Revolution' (Sampoorna Kranti), a mass movement to reform every aspect of society.
His movement became a powerful opposition to the government, leading to the turbulent period of the Emergency (1975-77). JP became the national symbol of democratic resistance.
His commitment to public life earned him global recognition. He was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1965 and the Bharat Ratna (posthumously) in 1999.
Jayaprakash Narayan passed away on October 8, 1979. His life remains a testament to ethical leadership, democratic integrity, and the power of a people's movement.
Remembering the man who fought tirelessly for the rights of the common person and demanded nothing less than a 'Total Revolution' for India.
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