Founding -Editor:
Founding -Editor
Laxmichandra Das
Late Laxmichandra Das was one of the few who took the responsibility of strengthening the Congress organisation and freedom struggle and actively worked hard in making its inroads to the rural areas of the undivided Koraput District of Odisha at the beginning of India's Independence Movement. Laxmichandra Das joined the Congress after being inspired by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi from his student days.
Laxmichandra Das was arrested many times for playing an active leading part during freedom movements. Even though he was accused in many serious cases by the British Government, he did not stop from the path of struggle. The late Das was a symbol of the youth revolution of that time. Apart from Laxmichandra Das was a Gandhian, true patriot, freedom fighter and renowned journalist. He was also the most spiritual person.
During the post-independence period, Laxmichandra Das, an active political leader, never wished to accept any political posts offered to him several times. But he remained a king maker. He dedicated his life for the service and upliftment of the poor and deprived people living in rural areas.
Laxmichandra Das was the only freedom fighter of his time in undivided Koraput District who respectfully returned the ‘freedom fighter pension’ given by the Central Government. Through his established weekly newspaper 'Janasakha', he was presenting the grievances of the deprived rural poor people of undivided Koraput District. He has invested all the time of his working life for the nation and its people.
From Editor Desk:
Editor-in-Chief
Satyopriyo Dash
editor@janasakha.com
Dear Valued Readers,
‘Janasakha’, was a prominent Odia weekly newspaper. It was founded by the esteemed Revolutionary Freedom Fighter, Late Laxmichandra Das. He established a printing press named Janaseva Press in the heart of Nabarangpur town and from here ‘Janasakha’ was born on 26th January 1958, with the mission to be a voice for the voiceless of undivided Koraput District which has since been divided into four districts- Koraput, Nabarangpur, Malkangiri, and Rayagada in the state of Odisha.
‘Janasakha’ weekly was known for covering local issues, socio-political developments stories from the region. It had served as an important medium for voicing the concerns of the local population, particularly those related to poor tribal and marginalized communities, who constitute a significant portion of the area's population. Besides, the weekly newspaper highlighted issues related to exploitation and corruption.Through its articles and editorials, Janasakha educated the local population on various social issues.
Janasakha weekly was published regularly for a long period of 35 years from its inception. But it is sorry to state that it could not be published thereafter due to some unavoidable circumstances.
However we are now in a different age of technology. So we decided to bring ‘Janasakha’ in a different format. A website has been created in the name Janasakha.com and through it we are trying to publish stories.
Thank you for being an integral part of the ‘Janasakha’ family. Together, we will continue to write the next chapter in our shared history.
With sincere gratitude,
Satyopriyo Dash
Editor-in-Chief
Janasakha