Important days 11-12 October: JP, Nanaji Deshmukh, Rajmata Scindia
Why in the news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan and Nanaji Deshmukh on 11 October 2026, and to Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia on 12 October 2026, their birth anniversaries. 12 October is also World Arthritis Day.
Key facts
- Jayaprakash Narayan (JP): PM praised his fearless voice during the Emergency and his focus on good governance and the marginalised.
- Nanaji Deshmukh: PM paid homage, highlighting his work for rural development.
- Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia: PM said her sacrifice and service to the nation inspire all.
- World Arthritis Day (12 October): raises awareness of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs), which include over 200 conditions.
At a glance
| Personality / Day | Date | Exam fact |
|---|---|---|
| Jayaprakash Narayan | 11 Oct (born 1902, Sitabdiara, Bihar) | Bharat Ratna 1999 (posthumous); Sampoorna Kranti 1974 |
| Nanaji Deshmukh | 11 Oct (born 1916, Hingoli, Maharashtra) | Bharat Ratna 2019 (posthumous); Padma Vibhushan 1999 |
| Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia | 12 Oct | ₹100 coin for birth centenary released in 2020 |
| World Arthritis Day | 12 Oct | Started 1996 by Arthritis and Rheumatism International |
About the personalities
- JP led the 1974 Total Revolution (Sampoorna Kranti) against corruption; he co-founded the Congress Socialist Party (1934).
- Nanaji Deshmukh set up Chitrakoot Gramoday Vishwavidyalaya, India’s first rural university; he was a founding member of the Jana Sangh and was nominated to the Rajya Sabha in 1999. He died on 27 February 2010.
- Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia was a leading Jana Sangh figure; PM Modi released a ₹100 commemorative coin on 12 October 2020 to mark her birth centenary.
Exam angle
- JP and Nanaji Deshmukh share 11 October as birth anniversary.
- Match Bharat Ratna years: JP 1999, Nanaji 2019.
- World Arthritis Day: 12 October, since 1996.