Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/01/1956 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Birthplace | Nagbhir, Maharashtra |
Latest News about Jaya Prakash Narayana
26/08/2026
A news report in August 2026 noted that the Uttar Pradesh government moved ahead with a 30-year private lease arrangement for the JPNIC project in Lucknow. The development concerns a memorial and public facility named after Jayaprakash Narayan, but it is about the institution and not a personal event in his life.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Nagabhairava Jaya Prakash Narayana |
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| Other Name | Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | ZP high School Godavarru, Andhra Pradesh |
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| Qualifications | MBBS from Guntur Medical College |
Personal Life
| Religion | Agnostic |
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| Address | Plot no: 24 Primecentric Building, Miyapur, Hyderabad |
| Hobbies | Playing Chess |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | N Venkateswara Rao |
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| Mother | Balamba |
| Spouse | Radha Narayan |
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Career
| Political Party | Lok Satta Party (2006 - Present) | ||||||||
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Favourites
| Car Collection | Wagon R | ||||||||
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| Net Worth | Rs. 14.4 Lakhs (as of 2014) | ||||||||
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Social Media
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jaya Prakash Narayana comes from a Telugu-speaking family originally from Naghbir, Maharashtra. He relocated to Godavarru Village near Vijayawada at the age of 3 to live with his maternal aunt. | |
| 2. At 7, he shifted with his family to Vemanda village in Andhra Pradesh. | |
| 3. While serving as Joint Collector, he played a pivotal role in creating jobs for 8,000 individuals affected by the displacement of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. | |
| 4. During his tenure as an IAS officer, he was instrumental in various projects, including drainage and irrigation system improvements in the Krishna, Prakasam, and Godavari deltas. | |
| 5. He initiated numerous reforms in India, focusing on grassroots movements aimed at good governance and founded the Lok Satta Movement. | |
| 6. After resigning from the IAS in 1996, he pursued movements for democratic reforms. | |
| 7. His efforts in leadership led to significant reforms like the Right to Information Act and voter registration improvements. | |
| 8. Jaya Prakash served as a member of various councils and led several policy initiatives aimed at economic and administrative reforms. | |
| 9. Despite being agnostic, he incorporates principles and philosophies of Buddhism in his life. | |
| 10. He has contributed op-eds for major Indian newspapers including The Times of India and The Hindu. |