VP arrives in Patna to visit Jayaprakash Narayan's ancestral house in Sitab Diara
Patna (PTI): Vice President C P Radhakrishnan arrived in Bihar's capital Patna on Saturday to visit the ancestral house of Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan in Sitab Diara in Saran district on the occasion of the 123rd birth anniversary of the socialist icon.
The Vice President was received by Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan at the Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport in Patna.
Radhakrishnan was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour on his arrival at the airport, officials said.
The VP left for Sitab Diara, where he would pay floral tributes to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Memorial and also visit 'Prabhavati Pustakalaya', a bookstore, they said.
Earlier in the day, the VP wrote on X, "On the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan Ji, I honour the legacy of a true champion of democracy. A fearless freedom fighter, social reformer, and visionary, Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan ji dedicated his life to the service of the nation."
Radhakrishnan also said, "I was privileged to join his call for the Total Revolution at the age of nineteen and participated in it with full vigour. His vision and ideals continue to inspire me and countless others to work for a just and free India. May his legacy always light our path forward".
Jayaprakash Narayan, also known as JP, is remembered for leading the mid-1970s opposition against then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
In 1999, Narayan was posthumously conferred the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award, in recognition of his social service.
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Regret participating in 'movement' that vilified ex-PM Manmohan Singh: Prashant Bhushan
New Delhi: Senior advocate and activist Prashant Bhushan has expressed regret over his past role in political movements that, he said, contributed to the vilification of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Bhushan made the remarks in a post on social media on the first death anniversary of Manmohan Singh.
In his post, Bhushan described Manmohan Singh as “a humble, decent, well educated and well meaning man,” adding that the former prime minister’s humility and decency were “seen as a weakness.” He said he regretted having participated in a movement that helped discredit Singh and, in his words, “helped a rogue regime come to power.”
Bhushan’s statement is widely seen as a reference to the anti-corruption movement that gained momentum during the second United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, when Manmohan Singh was prime minister. The movement, led by civil society activists, had targeted corruption allegations against the government and eventually reshaped India’s political landscape. Critics have since argued that the campaign contributed to undermining Singh’s leadership and paved the way for a change in government at the Centre.
Manmohan Singh, who served as prime minister from 2004 to 2014, was known for his low-profile style, technocratic approach and role in shaping India’s economic reforms.
He was a humble, decent, well educated & well meaning man. His humility & decency was seen as a weakness.
— Prashant Bhushan (@pbhushan1) December 26, 2025
I regret having participated in a movement that vilified him & helped a rogue regime come to power pic.twitter.com/6JWOrdCZdE
