Saran: Bihar on Saturday observed the birth anniversary of Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan, one of India’s most respected freedom fighters and champions of social justice. A commemorative ceremony was held at his ancestral village Sitabdiara in Saran district, where a large number of villagers gathered to pay homage to the legendary leader.
During the ceremony, locals voiced long-standing concerns related to the condition of roads, inadequate healthcare facilities, and a lack of employment opportunities in the region. They appealed to the administration to address these pressing issues as a tribute to the ideals of social equity and public welfare that Jayaprakash Narayan championed throughout his life.
Born on October 11, 1902, Jayaprakash Narayan—fondly known as “JP”—played a crucial role in India’s freedom struggle. His daring escape from Hazaribagh Jail during the Quit India Movement remains one of the most remarkable episodes in India’s history.
After independence, JP distanced himself from formal politics and became a driving force bhind the Sarvodaya Movement, which sought to build a more equitable and decentralised society based on Gandhian principles.
In 1974, he launched the historic ‘Sampoorna Kranti’ (Total Revolution) movement with the resounding call: “Singhasan khali karo, janata aati hai” (“Vacate the throne, the people are coming”). The movement reshaped Indian politics and inspired a generation of leaders, including Lalu Prasad Yadav, Nitish Kumar, Ram Vilas Paswan, and the late Sushil Kumar Modi.
