Which Indian political leader was called as Lok Nayak?

Correct option is B

​The correct answer is (b) Jai Prakash Narayan

Explanation:

Jai Prakash Narayan (JP) was called "Lok Nayak" (Leader of the People).

• He was a freedom fighter, socialist leader, and political activist who played a key role in the Indian independence movement and later in Indian politics.
• JP is best known for leading the "Total Revolution" (Sampoorna Kranti) movement against Indira Gandhi’s government during the Emergency period (1975-77).
• His leadership and mass appeal earned him the title "Lok Nayak", meaning "People’s Leader".

Information Booster:

Key Contributions of Jai Prakash Narayan:

• Quit India Movement (1942): Played a major role in the struggle against British rule.
• Total Revolution (1974): Led a mass movement against corruption and authoritarian rule.
• Formation of Janata Party (1977): His movement led to the first non-Congress government in India after independence.
• Opposition to Emergency (1975-77): Strongly criticized Indira Gandhi’s government for imposing the Emergency, which led to the suspension of civil liberties.

Additional Knowledge:

Subhash Chandra Bose (1897–1945)

• Popularly known as "Netaji", a key leader of the Indian independence movement.
• Founded the Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army - INA) to fight against British rule.
• Gave the famous slogan "Give me blood, and I will give you freedom".
• Led the Indian National Congress as its President in 1938 and 1939 but later parted ways and founded Forward Bloc in 1939.

Bal Gangadhar Tilak (1856–1920)

• Known as "Lokmanya Tilak", a prominent freedom fighter and nationalist leader.
• Gave the slogan "Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it!".
• One of the leaders of the Lal-Bal-Pal trio (along with Lala Lajpat Rai and Bipin Chandra Pal).
• Advocated for the Swadeshi movement, boycott of British goods, and national education.
• Started newspapers Kesari (Marathi) and The Mahratta (English) to awaken national consciousness.
• Arrested for sedition and imprisoned in Mandalay (Burma) for six years (1908-1914).

Ram Manohar Lohia (1910–1967)

• A socialist leader, freedom fighter, and political thinker.
• Played a crucial role in the Quit India Movement (1942) and was imprisoned by the British.
• Advocated for social justice, economic equality, and decentralization of power.
  
• His ideology inspired the formation of non-Congress governments in many states during the 1960s.