Bhubaneswar, 8 October (H.S.): Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan commemorated the death anniversary of Jai Prakash Narayan, a prominent leader in India's freedom struggle and a key figure during the Emergency.

In a social media post, he stated, Jai Prakash Narayan ji played an important role in the Indian freedom struggle and the resistance against the Emergency. He was a true patriot and a socialist thinker, prioritising public service over the pursuit of power. During the 1975 Emergency, when democracy was under threat, Jai Prakash Narayan ji united the people and championed the cause of 'Total Revolution' across the nation. His courage, fearlessness, and unwavering commitment to democracy will always serve as a source of inspiration for the people of our country. I offer my respectful tribute to the great patriot, Loknayak Jai Prakash Narayan ji, on his death anniversary.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda