Karpoori Thakur
Indian politician (1924–1988)
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Karpoori Thakur was an Indian politician who served two terms as the 11th Chief Minister of Bihar, first from December 1970 to June 1971, and then from June 1977 to April 1979. He was popularly known as Jan Nayak. On 26 January 2024, he was posthumously awarded India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, by the Government of India. This was announced by the President of India Draupadi Murmu on 23 January 2024.
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President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna on 4 luminaries posthumouslyPresident Droupadi Murmu confers Bharat Ratna on former PMs P V Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, M S Swaminathan, and Karpoori Thakur posthumously. PM Modi to honor L K Advani at his..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath reaches out to farmers, cites pro-farm moves of govtUP chief minister Yogi Adityanath launched the BJP's Gaon Sankalp Yatra in Muzaffarnagar on Monday, stating that farmers are the government's primary concern. He reminded them of the BJP's decision to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Unrest in JDU-RJD alliance in Bihar? Lalu Yadav's daughter Rohini 'takes a dig' at Nitish after 'parivaarvad' swipeDuring a speech on Wednesday, Bihar Chief Minister and JDU president Nitish Kumar praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for awarding Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur while simultaneously criticising..DNA - Published | |
PM Modi achieved both 'Prabhu Ram Kaaj' and 'Garib Kaaj': Amit ShahBJP claims legacy of socialist giant Karpoori Thakur, emphasizing commonalities of social background and 'pro-poor' commitment with PM Modi. Thakur, inspiration for pro-poor policies, receives Bharat..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Hypocrisy, says Congress, slams BJP over Bharat Ratna to Karpoori ThakurCongress 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..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Nitish Kumar hits out at UPA governments & dynastic politics, praises PM ModiMamata Banerjee's decision to go it alone in the Lok Sabha polls in Bengal dealt a blow to Congress. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar attacked Congress for not conferring Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur. Nitish..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Karpoori Thakur should have been given Ratna during his lifetime: Vice President Jagdeep DhankarIndiaTimes - Published | |
Make Karpoori Thakur's ideals part of your lives, PM Modi tells NCC cadetsPM Modi urges 'Amrit' generation to embrace 'Nation First' and learn from Karpoori Thakur's ideals during 'Amrit Kaal'. Republic Day will be dedicated to women power. Government to confer Bharat Ratna..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Mayawati demands Bharat Ratna for Kanshi RamMayawati demands Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram, equating his contribution to the uplift of underprivileged classes with Karpoori Thakur. She welcomes the honour bestowed on Thakur and congratulates his..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur, ex-Bihar CM who was in politics for 30 years, left only one hut as inheritance for familyThis exemplary leader, who passed away at the age of 64 due to a heart attack on February 17, 1988, left a lasting legacy of honesty, simplicity, and commitment to social justice.DNA - Published | |
Why ex-Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur asked his officers to remove all cots, beds from CM residence, read interesting storyWhen the discussion turned to arranging sleeping arrangements for the night, Karpoori Thakur requested one of his relatives to vacate his bed for the respected teacher.DNA - Published | Bharat Ratna nomination: PM Modi sends wishes to Karpoori Thakur's son; Rahul Gandhi welcomes movePrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to the son of Karpoori Thakur, a two-time chief minister of Bihar, and congratulated him on Thakur's nomination for Bharat Ratna. Congress leader Rahul..IndiaTimes - Published |
'He achieved lot, worked for societal betterment': PM Modi in his tribute article on Karpoori ThakurOn the birth centenary of former Bihar Chief Minister and social justice icon Karpoori Thakur, the government has honoured him by conferring the Bharat Ratna on him.IndiaTimes - Published | True tribute to Karpoori Thakur's tireless struggles: Amit ShahSenior BJP leaders appreciate Centre's decision to award Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur, acknowledging his role in empowerment of marginalized. Home Minister Amit Shah praises Thakur's dedication to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress stays mum on honour for Karpoori, raises eyebrowsCongress did not react to the Bharat Ratna for backward class leader late Karpoori Thakur, raising eyebrows. The party has made caste census a flagship issue in its campaign. Chief Minister Nitish..IndiaTimes - Published | Karpoori Thakur, quota politics pioneer, awarded Bharat RatnaModi 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..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bharat Ratna Awardee 'Jan Nayak' Karpoori Thakur was mentor of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, ex-CM Lalu YadavFormer Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur has been chosen for the country's highest civilian award 'Bharat Ratna'.DNA - Published | Karpoori Thakur: Champion of the marginalised, Bihar's Jan NayakLate 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..IndiaTimes - Published |
Late former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur to be awarded Bharat RatnaIndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA | Who is Karpoori Thakur, the Former Chief Minister Of Bihar awarded Bharat Ratna today?Karpoori Thakur , the Former Chief Minister Of Bihar and champion of the cause of backward classes has been awarded Bharat Ratna (posthumously).DNA - Published |
BJP, JD(U) in slugfest over meets to celebrate Karpoori Thakur's birth anniversaryBihar BJP threatens to celebrate Karpoori Thakur's birth anniversary outside JD(U) and RJD offices if not allotted a ground in Patna. BJP accuses JD(U) of sabotaging their plans as JD(U) has put up..IndiaTimes - Published | JD(U) leader K C Tyagi urges Centre to confer 'Bharat Ratna' to Karpoori ThakurIndiaTimes - Published |
