Who among the following was the symbol of opposition to the emergency, a Gandhian, Leader of Bihar Movement and a moving force behind the formation of Janata Party?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is option (4) - Jayaprakash Narayan
Jayaprakash Narayan: A marxist in his youth; founder general secretary of the Congress Socialist Party and the Socialist Party; a hero of the 1942 Quit India movement; declined to join Nehru’s cabinet; after 1955 quit active politics; became a Gandhian and was involved in the Bhoodan movement, negotiations with the Naga rebels, peace initiative in Kashmir and ensured the surrender of decoits in Chambal; leader of Bihar movement, he became the symbol of opposition to Emergency and was the moving force behind the formation of Janata Party.