Janata Party
The JP Movement: How Jayaprakash Narayan Led Bihar's Student Protests to Challenge Indira Gandhi's Government
Nov 03, 2025 01:00 pm CST
This article examines the pivotal JP Movement of the 1970s, when veteran socialist Jayaprakash Narayan emerged from retirement to lead student protests in Bihar against corruption and unemployment. The movement, which called for "Total Revolution," ultimately led to the Emergency period under Indira Gandhi and fundamentally transformed Indian politics by ending Congress party dominance in the 1977 elections.
The Remarkable Story of Political Honor: When a Bihar Leader Withdrew from Election After His Rival Sought His Blessings
Oct 10, 2025 02:19 am CST
Explore the inspiring story from 1977 Bihar elections when Congress leader Lahtan Chaudhary withdrew his candidacy after his political rival, Janata Party's Parmeshwar Kunwar, sought his blessings as a younger brother. This rare display of political integrity demonstrates how relationship values once transcended political ambitions in Indian democracy.