New -delhi, October 7 (IANS). Jaiprakash (JP) Narayan is a name in the history of India, which is always remembered for the country’s freedom struggle and the protection of democratic values. Jayaprakash Narayan was honored as ‘Loknayak’. He gave a new direction to Indian society and politics through his complete revolution. Jayaprakash Narayan was born on October 11, 1902 in Sithabadiyara, Bihar. While studying sociology in America, he was influenced by Marxism, but after returning to India, he adopted Gandhian ideology. His role in the freedom struggle was striking. In the 1942 Quit India movement, he fought against British rule by staying underground. His daring escape from the Hazaribagh prison made him a public hero. His courage and dedication inspired the youth. After independence, JP maintained distance from power politics. He strengthened the socialist movement and actively contributed to the Bhoodan movement of Vinoba Bhave. In the 1970s, when the country struggled with corruption, unemployment and social inequality, in 1974, JP asked ‘Total Revolution’ of Bihar. Not only was this movement limited to the change of power, but its goal was social, economic and moral change. JP said: “Total revolution means change in every sphere of society, education, economics, administration and morality.” JP’s movement against the Indira Gandhi government during the emergency in 1975 became historic. His arrest has provoked outrage throughout the country. JP played an important role in the formation of the Janata Party by uniting students and youth, which led to the formation of the first non-congress government in 1977. JP believed that true democracy is only possible if the public is aware and questions. Today, when corruption, social inequality and political polarization are back in the news, JP’s message inspires. The total revolution of Jaiprakash Narayan is not only a movement, but an ideology that teaches us that change begins with every individual of society. India lost this big boy on October 8, 1979, but his message is still relevant today that the power of democracy lies with the people. JP’s life inspires us to adopt its ideals, ethics, transparency and public service. -—IANS SCH/DKP
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