Representing the spirit of youthful rebellion against foreign domination, J.P. Narayan in due course of time blossomed into a relentless fighter for the poor, and the exploited. It was due to his total dedication to Gandhism that he decided to leave active politics and devote his life to the Bhoodan movement. His efforts set in motion a second liberation movement and India emerged once again in March 1977 as a torchbearer of individual liberty and people's democracy.