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Jayaprakash Narayan’s 124th Birth Anniversary Sparks Debate on Development of Sitab Diyara
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 02:31 PM
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On the 124th birth anniversary of veteran leader Jayaprakash Narayan, concerns were raised about the pace of development in his native village, Sitar Diyara, Bihar.
Veteran freedom fighter and political thinker Jayaprakash Narayan turned 124 years old on Thursday, prompting commemorations across Bihar. While political parties and social groups marked the occasion, local residents and activists used the day to highlight the limited infrastructure and public services in Sitab Diyara, the village where Narayan was born.
The gathering at the site included senior party members who recalled Narayan’s anti‑corruption stance and his call for people‑power. They urged the state government to accelerate projects such as road upgrades, water supply schemes, and educational facilities, arguing that the area’s development would honor his legacy.
State officials, however, noted that several schemes are already in the pipeline but have faced delays due to funding constraints and bureaucratic hurdles. The debate underscores a broader question about how the ideals of the 1970s movement can be translated into tangible progress for the rural heartland.
Local NGOs have pledged to monitor the implementation of promised works, emphasizing that visible improvement in Sitab Diyara could serve as a model for other under‑served regions in Bihar.
The gathering at the site included senior party members who recalled Narayan’s anti‑corruption stance and his call for people‑power. They urged the state government to accelerate projects such as road upgrades, water supply schemes, and educational facilities, arguing that the area’s development would honor his legacy.
State officials, however, noted that several schemes are already in the pipeline but have faced delays due to funding constraints and bureaucratic hurdles. The debate underscores a broader question about how the ideals of the 1970s movement can be translated into tangible progress for the rural heartland.
Local NGOs have pledged to monitor the implementation of promised works, emphasizing that visible improvement in Sitab Diyara could serve as a model for other under‑served regions in Bihar.