A tribute to Jayaprakash Narayan marks his 124th birth anniversary

Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath, MLA Bonda Umamaheswara Rao, CPI leader Shankara Rao and members of Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan and Lohia Memorial Committee paid tributes to Jayaprakash Narayan on his 124th birth anniversary on Sunday.

Leaders decorated his statue opposite Tummalapalli Kalakshetram in Vijayawada and commemorated his contributions to India’s freedom struggle alongside Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia. They noted that Jayaprakash Narayan continued to play a prominent role in public life and popular movements even after independence.

Committee chairman Tumati Premnath said that Jayaprakash Narayan led the movement to protect democracy, civil liberties and human rights. He highlighted the veteran leader’s role in mobilizing opposition parties against the Emergency imposed during the tenure of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi under the banner of “Total Revolution”.

The speakers recalled that Jayaprakash Narayan was committed to defending democratic values ​​despite his advanced age and ill health. They emphasized that his sacrifices and commitment to democracy should serve as an inspiration for future generations.

Leaders also called on students and young people to follow his ideals, stand up for democratic rights and work to solve social inequalities, unemployment, corruption and other forms of injustice.

Published – 11 October 2026 23:02 IST