Who among the following leaders is associated with the concept of party less democracy ?

Jayprakash Narayan (JP) is the leader most prominently associated with the concept of 'partyless democracy'. After the 1957 general elections, JP formally left active party politics, declaring that the existing party system was unsuitable for India and began campaigning for a 'partyless democracy' [2]. This transition was part of his shift from socialism to Sarvodaya, influenced by Mahatma Gandhi and Vinoba Bhave [1]. While Mahatma Gandhi originally propounded the concept of partyless democracy and a classless society to prevent socio-economic evils, it was Jayprakash Narayan who became its most famous exponent in post-independence India, particularly through his 'Total Revolution' movement and his critique of parliamentary party dynamics. Vinoba Bhave was also a proponent of this Gandhian ideal, but JP's political withdrawal specifically to advocate for this model is a defining feature of his legacy [2].

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1. [2] http://pmml.nic.in/downloadIndividual/552
2. [1] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 38: Developments under Nehru’s Leadership (1947-64) > Praja Socialist Party > p. 640