Relevance of Lok Nayak JP Narayan and Sampoorna Kranti Today
Abstract
Jayaprakash Narayan’s Total Revolution represents a profound vision encompassing the individual, the state, and society. It signifies a radical transformation, not necessarily of our material conditions but of the moral character of individuals and institutions. While rooted in Gandhian philosophy, Total Revolution is a distinct set of ideas within the literature on political thought. It synthesises Gandhi’s principles on socio-economic issues and adapts methods to the contemporary social, economic, and political realities, thereby asserting its identity and significance.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Indian History and Philosophy
Indian Economic and Social Development
South Asian Studies and Diaspora
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 201–204
- Publication date
- 16 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter