Karpoori Thakur: A trendsetter in Bihar politics - All you need to know

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Karpoori Thakur, a key figure in OBC politics in Bihar, has been posthumously nominated for India's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, on his birth centenary. Thakur, a two-time chief minister of Bihar, implemented a complete ban on alcohol in 1970. He is notably recognized for his contributions to Bihar and his efforts in...

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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. TAGS #KarpooriThakur #BharatRatna #BiharChiefMinister #PosthumousHonor #SocialJusticeChampion #PoliticalLegacy #BackwardClassesAdvocate #LohiaSchoolOfThought #EducationalReforms #LandReforms #People'sHero #Jannayak #BiharLeadership #IndianPolitics #SocialImpact #ResilienceInService #LegacyContinues #BharatRatnaAwardee #PoliticalTrailblazer #HonoringKarpooriThakur ~PR.152~ED.194~

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