Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Jayaprakash Narayan Remembered at 124th Birth Anniversary in Ballia
People gathered in Ballia to remember Jayaprakash Narayan on his 124th birth anniversary.
He was a socialist leader also known as Loknayak.
School students took part in a morning procession.
A lecture series was held after the procession.
BJP leader Neeraj Shekhar spoke at the gathering.
He said some people were trying to change the story of Narayan’s past.
Shekhar said Narayan was born in the present building of the trust in Jayaprakash Nagar.
He said he would write to the prime minister and Uttar Pradesh’s chief minister about the issue.
Jayaprakash Narayan was commemorated on his 124th birth anniversary in Ballia on Sunday, October 11.
The programme was held at Jayaprakash Nagar, also known as Sitabdiara, in Ballia district.
School students held a morning procession, followed by a lecture series.
BJP leader Neeraj Shekhar alleged that attempts are being made to distort Narayan’s history.
Shekhar said he would write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath about the birthplace issue.
- Who
- Jayaprakash Narayan was commemorated; BJP leader Neeraj Shekhar addressed the gathering.
- What
- A programme marking Narayan’s 124th birth anniversary included a student procession and lecture series.
- When
- Sunday, October 11; the report does not specify the year.
- Where
- Jayaprakash Nagar (Sitabdiara), Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, near the Uttar Pradesh-Bihar border.
- Why
- To commemorate Narayan; Shekhar also raised concerns about claims regarding his history and birthplace.
- Commemorated person
- Jayaprakash Narayan, also known as Loknayak
- Occasion
- 124th birth anniversary
- Location
- Jayaprakash Nagar (Sitabdiara), Ballia district
- Organiser
- Jai Prakash Narayan Pratishthan
- Activities
- A school-student morning procession and a lecture series
- Speaker
- BJP leader Neeraj Shekhar
- Planned follow-up
- Shekhar said he would write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.