JP followers pledge to carry forward his work

By Our Special Correspondent

NEW DELHI, OCT. 10. It was an unusual assembly as former associates and followers of Jayaprakash Narayan ranging from Union Ministers to a former Minister from Nepal, social activists and some who renounced dacoity heeding the Lok Nayak.

They all joined hands to pay tributes to JP.

At a meet organised by the Janata Dal (United) to mark the birth centenary celebrations of Jayaprakash Narayan here today, they pledged to carry forward the work of JP who is best remembered for his call for total revolution.

The JD(U) chief, Mr. Sharad Yadav, said political workers like him inspired by Jayaprakash Narayan, have failed to kindle the spirit among the youth now.

Both the Railway Minister, Mr. Nitish Kumar, and Mr. Yadav said it was time for the leaders to discuss the present-day challenges with the youth and come up with new ideas.

The Union Minister, Mr. Braja Kishore Tripathy, the former Nepal Minister, Mr. Charka Vastola, and senior Nepal Congress leader, Mr. Pradeep Giri, also spoke.

Celebrations for a year

By Our Special Correspondent

NEW DELHI, OCT. 10. The National Committee to celebrate the birth anniversary of Jayaprakash Narayan has decided to hold functions for a year starting from October 11, 2002.

The 65-member committee headed by the Vice-President, Mr. Krishan Kant, which met here last month decided to form sub- committees under it.

A function is being organised tomorrow at Sitabdiara, now renamed as Jayaprakash Nagar, in Balia district, Uttar Pradesh.

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