A Convention on #JPBirthAnniversary

11 October 2019, Silaunja (Bodhgaya): On the birth anniversary of Loknayak Jay Prakash (JP), a convention held under auspices of Gaya District Lok Samiti. The program was inaugurated by Mr. Vijay Manjhi (MP, Gaya) and Mr. Girija Satish (President, National Lok Samiti). On this occasion, the MP remembered JP for making exploited and deprived people aware and said about political ideology of JP, Lohiya and Karpuri that made him a Member of Parliament. Mr. Manjhi praised Lok Samiti and said that seven resolves by the government of Bihar are towards realization of JP’s dream.

Mr. Girija Satish described about early life of JP, his contribution to India’s freedom movement and important role in independent India. JP was a world citizen and his very concept of Total Revolution opens the door of systemic change, he said.

Mr. Kaushal Ganesh Azad (National Co-ordinator, Lok Samiti) said about JP’s assumption on bad effects of centralized power structure and his resistance to arbitrary use of power, communalism, corruption, superstition, casteism etc. Mrs. Samta Devi (MLA, Barachatti) expressed her concern over existing situation, mentioned about struggle for dalit rights and appealed to oppose red-tapism. Mrs. Jyoti Manjhi (Ex-MLA, Barachatti) appreciated Mr. Girija Satish for strengthening of Lok Samiti and said about her learning from the organization that made her MLA. Mr. Ramswaroop Bhai requested youths for association with Lok Samiti if they want to do something for society. Mr. Shivjatan Bhai called to save cultural values. Mr. Baleshwar Manjhi identified JP as a leader who introduced a lot of change in a stereotyped social mindset. Mrs. Putul Kumari focused upon JP in our daily life while Mrs. Meena Devi explained about JP’s life for India. Mr. Krishnadev Paswan asked for Lok Samiti membership campaign.

Also Messrs Parmeshwar Yadav, Umashankar, Rajendra Sinha, Dr. Nigehban Ahmad, Rajesh Yadav, Janardan Yadav, Vinod Sharma, Mahendra have addressed the convention. The program was chaired by Mr. Parwez Ahmad (Senior Advocate, Gaya) who featured Indian constitution and said about significance of JP during emergency period.

About 300 delegates from district units of Patna, Gaya, Aurangabad, Nawada, Nalanda, Samastipur, Baxar, Bhabhua, Kaimur, Jehanabad, Rohtas, Khagadia have participated in the convention. Mr. Shivji Singh (General Secretary, Bihar State Lok Samiti) has anchored the proceedings and delivered vote of thanks.