Jayaprakash Narayan – Leading by example!
Recommended for Middle Grades
Today let us learn about Jayaprakash Narayan (JP). He was an important Indian independence activist, theorist, socialist and political leader. 
Key facts about Jayaprakash Narayan!
- He was born on 11 October 1902 in Patna, Bihar.
- After finishing his higher studies, Mr Narayan joined the Indian National Congress in 1929.
- He became a follower of Mahatma Gandhi and became a freedom fighter, leading the Quit India movement.
- Mr Narayan also worked passionately for the Bhoodan Yajna Movement, which called for the distribution of land among the landless.
- Even after Independence, he continued to work for what he believed in.
- He led a campaign named ‘Total Revolution’ against the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the 1970s. The campaign also called ‘Sampoorna Kranti’ aimed to remove corruption and undemocratic principles of the government.
- Mr Narayan received many awards for his work and contributions including, the Bharat Ratna and Magsaysay awards.
Mr Narayan passed away in Patna, Bihar on 8 October 1979. He is remembered for his courage and beliefs. One of his nicknames was Lok Nayak (Hindi for The People’s Leader), for his leadership and work.
Check out this short clip from Doordarshan archives on Mr Narayan.
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