Hypocrisy, says Congress, slams BJP over Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur

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Congress accuses Modi govt of hypocrisy in awarding Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur while denying his model of social justice by stalling caste census. Congress president invites Bihar allies for Rahul Gandhi's rally in Purnia as part of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, emphasizing the importance of caste census for participatory justice.

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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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