Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Security Tightened at JPNIC Before Jayaprakash Narayan Anniversary
Officials in Lucknow have increased security at a centre that honors Jayaprakash Narayan.
Barricades and tall metal sheets now block the centre’s entrance and gates.
The preparations are happening before Narayan’s 115th birth anniversary, which falls on Sunday.
Akhilesh Yadav may visit the centre to place flowers at Narayan’s statue.
In 2023, Yadav climbed over the gates after he was refused entry.
Officials said construction work and safety concerns were the reasons for restricting access then.
The Samajwadi Party has objected to restrictions on Yadav’s visits, while authorities say security and safety matter.
The state has approved a 30-year lease for private firms to operate and maintain the complex.
The firms will also pay fees and cover pending construction and repair costs.
The land and assets will remain with the Land Development Authority.
Lucknow authorities increased security at the Jayaprakash Narayan International Centre ahead of the leader’s 115th birth anniversary.
Barricades and tall tin sheets have been placed at the centre’s entrance and gates.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav may visit on Sunday to pay floral tributes at Narayan’s statue.
In 2023, Yadav scaled the gates after being denied entry; officials cited construction work and safety concerns.
The state Cabinet approved a 30-year operating and maintenance lease for a private consortium, while the land and assets remain publicly owned.
- Who
- The Lucknow administration; Akhilesh Yadav may visit the centre.
- What
- Security has been stepped up at the Jayaprakash Narayan International Centre ahead of Jayaprakash Narayan’s 115th birth anniversary.
- When
- Ahead of the anniversary on Sunday; the two reports are dated October 10 and October 11.
- Where
- Jayaprakash Narayan International Centre, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Officials were asked to ensure adequate security and maintain law and order during the anniversary period.
Samajwadi Party
Authorities
Access to the centre
Samajwadi Party
The Samajwadi Party has objected to restrictions on Akhilesh Yadav’s visits.
Authorities
Authorities have cited security and safety concerns; in 2023 they also cited construction work.
Centre’s operation
Samajwadi Party
The Samajwadi Party and BJP have been in political friction over access during commemorative events.
Authorities
The state Cabinet approved a 30-year lease for a private consortium to operate and maintain the complex, while public ownership of the land and assets remains unchanged.
- Occasion
- Jayaprakash Narayan’s 115th birth anniversary
- Security measures
- Heavy barricading and tall tin sheets at the centre’s entrance and gates
- Possible visit
- Akhilesh Yadav may pay floral tributes at Narayan’s statue on Sunday
- Previous access dispute
- On October 11, 2023, Yadav scaled the gates after being denied entry
- Earlier explanation
- The administration cited construction work and safety concerns for restricting access in 2023
- Lease
- A 30-year arrangement for a private consortium to operate and maintain the complex was approved in August
- Lease payments
- The consortium will pay annual rent, an upfront premium of Rs 10.11 crore and a performance guarantee of Rs 25 crore
- Ownership
- The land and assets will remain with the Land Development Authority