2002 - Loknayak Jaya Prakash Narayan | Commemorative Coin

The third commemorative coin for the year 2002 was released on occasion of Birth Centenary of Loknayak Jaya Prakash Narayan.

Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan (October 11, 1902 - October 8, 1979), affectionately known as JP or Loknayak (leader of the masses), left an indelible mark on Indian history as an ardent independence activist and political luminary. His pivotal role in opposing Indira Gandhi's regime in the 1970s and his resounding call for a peaceful Total Revolution are emblematic of his unwavering commitment to social change. In recognition of his exceptional social work, he was posthumously conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.

Narayan's political journey began in 1929 when he joined the Indian National Congress at the invitation of Jawaharlal Nehru, with M. K. Gandhi mentoring him within the Congress. Sharing a residence in Patna's Kadam Kuan with his close friend and nationalist Ganga Sharan Singh (Sinha), Narayan actively participated in the Indian independence movement, enduring arrest, imprisonment, and torture at the hands of the British, gaining particular acclaim during the Quit India movement.

In a transformative moment on April 19, 1954, Narayan declared in Gaya his dedication (Jeevandan) to Vinoba Bhave's Sarvodaya movement and its Bhoodan campaign, advocating for the equitable distribution of land to Harijans. He relinquished his own land, established an ashram in Hazaribagh, and worked tirelessly towards the upliftment of villages.

Narayan reemerged in state politics during the late 1960s and spearheaded the student's movement in Bihar in 1974, evolving into the popular Bihar movement. When Indira Gandhi lifted the emergency on January 18, 1977, and announced elections, JP's guidance led to the formation of the Janata Party, a collective platform representing the diverse anti-Indira Gandhi opposition. The Janata Party triumphed in the elections, marking the first instance of a non-Congress party forming a government at the Centre.

Jayaprakash Narayan's legacy endured beyond his lifetime, and he passed away on October 8, 1979, leaving an indomitable imprint on India's socio-political landscape.

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