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Karpoori Thakur: Champion of the marginalised, Bihar's Jan Nayak
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Late former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur, pioneer of OBC politics, to be posthumously awarded Bharat Ratna on his birth centenary. Thakur was the first non-Congress socialist leader to serve as chief minister twice and introduced alcohol prohibition in Bihar. His tenure is best remembered for implementing quotas for backward classes.
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Published on January 23, 2024 - 03:01
Karpoori Thakur, former Bihar Chief Minister, to be conferred Bharat Ratna posthumously | Oneindia
The late former Bihar Chief Minister, Karpoori Thakur, is set to be posthumously conferred with the Bharat Ratna, as announced by the President's office a day ahead of the socialist leader's birth anniversary. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Karpoori Thakur as a 'beacon of social justice,' highlighting his unwavering commitment to uplifting the downtrodden and his visionary leadership, which has left an indelible mark on India's socio-political fabric.
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