Former Bihar CM  Karpoori Thakur to be awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously

Karpoori Thakur, a prominent socialist leader, Indian politician and former Bihar chief minister

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Thakur, also known as 'Jannayak' among his disciples, was well-known for his efforts to strengthen the lower castes.

Born on January 24, 1924, Thakur was imprisoned during the Quit India Movement against the British regime. 

He won his election for the first time in 1952, and since then never lost a single election in his career.

Karpoori Thakur paved the way for reservations for backward castes in government services in Bihar in 1978

He served as CM from December 1970 to June 1971 and from December 1977 to April 1979.died on February 17, 1988

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to the Gandhian socialist leader told when we are marking his birth centenary

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This prestigious recognition is a testament to his enduring efforts as a champion for the marginalized

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