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Karpoori Thakur, quota politics pioneer, awarded Bharat Ratna
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Modi government confers Bharat Ratna on socialist icon Karpoori Thakur, who implemented OBC quota in Bihar. Thakur's quota policy, implemented in 1978, included a sub-quota for MBCs, quotas for women and economically weaker sections. This decision is seen as an overture to the most/extremely backward castes in Bihar and a...
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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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