Jai Prakash Narayan: The light that never fades

On one side is the historical man of 1942, who had challenged the people of his country for armed rebellion; on the other side, there is the saint-like Jai Prakash Narayan, in front of whom even the bandits had to surrender. There is no match between these two images of him. However, the full expression of these two images is present in his personality and his works through which we can learn about him. He never cared about the allegations and criticisms. Even in the most adverse circumstances, his resolve did not falter in the slightest. His personality had that unique blend of human values. He has remained undeterred in adverse conditions and even in the midst of tornadoes