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(04 June, 1957—25 July, 2024)
Senior BJP leader and former editor of ‘Kamal Sandesh’ Shri Prabhat Jha is no more. He breathed his last on 25th July, 2024 in a hospital in Gurugram. He was 67 years old. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
A large number of political and social workers reached the hospital to pay their last respects to Shri Prabhat Jha. RSS’s All India Executive Member Shri Suresh Soni, BJP National General Secretary (Organization) Shri B.L. Santosh, National Jt-General Secretary (Organization) Shri Shivprakash, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Mohan Yadav, Madhya Pradesh BJP President Shri Vishnudutt Sharma, MP Government’s Urban Development & Housing and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya, BJP National Office Secretary Shri Mahendra Kumar, BJP National Secretary Shri Rituraj Sinha, National Media Co-Incharge Dr. Sanjay Mayukh and many other leaders paid floral tributes to him.
Late Shri Prabhat Jha’s body was taken to his native village Koryahi (District-Sitamarhi, Bihar) on 27th July, where the last rites were performed.
Shri Prabhat Jha’s personality was multi-faceted. He was a well-known journalist and he had impeccable organizing skills. Everyone was impressed by his spontaneity, simplicity, humility and generosity. His life journey reflects the height of hard work. Born in an ordinary family, Shri Jha made his mark at the national level.
Shri Prabhat Jha was born on 4th June, 1957 in Hariharpur (District-Darbhanga, Bihar). His father’s name was Late Paneshwar Jha and mother’s name was Late Amravati Devi. He received his primary education in Mumbai (Maharashtra). After this, at the age of 17, he came to Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh). Here he completed his B.Sc. from PGV College, M.A. in Political Science from Madhav College and LLB from MLB College.
Shri Prabhat Jha did remarkable work in the field of journalism and politics. He was associated with ‘Swadesh’ newspaper as a journalist from 1986 to 1993. Later he became the associate editor of this newspaper. After this he became active in politics. He was Madhya Pradesh BJP media in-charge and later became spokesperson of the party from 1993 to 2002. Thereafter, he become the national convenor of BJP Publications Cell from 2003 to 2005. He held the responsibility of Additional Secretary of BJP Parliamentary Party Office from 2005 to 2007. He was BJP National Secretary from 2007 to 2010, during this period he also held the position of Political Advisor to the BJP then National President Shri Rajnath Singh. Further the party entrusted him important responsibilities like Madhya Pradesh BJP President (May 2010 to December 2012). He was BJP National Vice President from 2014 to 2020. He worked as BJP State In-charge in many states. He became Andhra Pradesh in-charge in 2013, Delhi state in-charge in 2014 and Punjab state in-charge in 2015.
Shri Prabhat jha got the opportunity to become Rajya Sabha member twice from Madhya Pradesh (2008-2014 and 2014-2020). He was the Chairman of the Committee on Petition and Ethics Committee of the Upper House. Along with this, he was a member of many committees such as Railways, Rural Development, Women Empowerment and IT Committee. Shri Prabhat Jha was associated with many institutions. He was the trustee of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Research Foundation and Secretary of Kushabhau Thackeray Smruti Nyas.
Shri Prabhat Jha played a significant role in strengthening the BJP Publications Department. From 2003 to 2006, the party mouthpiece ‘Bhajpa Samachar’ was published under his supervision. In 2007, he made a significant contribution in getting the new magazine ‘Kamal Sandesh’ published in Hindi and English by Dr. Mookerjee Smruti Nyas, later became its editor and remained its editor till January 2024. With a view to the ideological enlightenment of the party karyakartas, he published hundreds of booklets on contemporary topics. The speeches given by BJP MPs in Parliament were promptly published in the form of a booklet. A dozen ‘Kamal Sandesh special issues’ were brought out, which were highly appreciated. In these special issues, they used to publish articles of top-class thinkers and writers.
Many books were published under the able editorship of Shri Prabhat Jha. In 2005, Archana Publications published the book ‘Shilpi’ (three volumes) focusing on revered Kushabhau Thackeray. In 2008, the same publication published the book ‘Jan Gan Man’ (three volumes) focusing on his editorial comments. In 2008, Dr. Mookerjee Smriti Nyas under the editorship of Shri Prabhat Jha, published the book ‘Ajatashatru Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya’. Prabhat Publications published the books edited by ‘Sanskritik Rashtravad’, ‘Antyodaya’, ‘Samartha Bharat’, ‘Gauravshali Bharat’, ‘Samadhan ki Ore’, ‘Humare Atalji’, ‘Integral Humanism in the View of Thinkers’, ‘Resurgent’, ‘Roadmap for A Glorious India’ and ‘Karyakartaon se…’ He used to write articles on contemporary issues in various newspapers and magazines including Jansatta, Dainik Tribune, Swadesh, Punjab Kesari. In 2009, Shri Jha visited Austria as a member of the parliamentary delegation led by the Lok Sabha Speaker.
As a journalist and editor, Shri Prabhat Jha played an important role in intellectually developing the nationalist ideology, edited many books on contemporary topics, associated many young journalists and scholars with ‘Kamal Sandesh’ and increased its quality, while at the same time he accelerated the activities of the media and publication department in BJP and contributed significantly in strengthening the party organization by tirelessly travelling as Madhya Pradesh BJP President, State In-charge and National Vice President.
The ‘Kamal Sandesh’ Parivar pays its heartfelt tributes to the senior BJP leader and former Kamal Sandesh Editor Shri Prabhat Jha. May almighty give a place to the departed soul at His Lotus Feet
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India
‘I am deeply saddened by the demise of senior BJP leader and former MP Prabhat Jha ji. I have seen his working style very closely and how he played an active role in strengthening the organization. Along with his works of public service, he also made invaluable contribution in the field of journalism and writing. My condolences to his family and follower in this hour of grief. Om Shanti!’
Jagat Prakash Nadda, BJP National President & Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare | Chemicals & Fertilizers
‘The news of the demise of senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader, former state president of Madhya Pradesh Prabhat Jha ji is very sad. His entire life was dedicated to public service and the organization. His departure is an irreparable loss for the BJP family. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved family, may God give them strength and give a place to the departed soul in his lotus feet. Om Shanti!’
Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister
‘I am deeply saddened by the demise of senior BJP leader and former MP Shri Prabhat Jha ji. His entire public life, which started as a journalist, was dedicated to public interest and national interest. He also played a very commendable role in strengthening the party organization in Madhya Pradesh. My condolences are with his family and supporters in this hour of grief. Om Shanti!’
Amit Shah, Union Home and Cooperation Minister
‘The demise of senior BJP leader Prabhat Jha ji is an irreparable loss for the BJP family. Prabhat Jha ji, who selflessly dedicated his all to the nation and the organization, played a notable role in strengthening the organization in Madhya Pradesh. As a Rajya Sabha MP, he always carried forward the works of public interest. In this hour of grief, the entire BJP is with his family. May God give a place to the departed soul in his lotus feet. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti’