Bihar: Former CM Karpoori Thakur to be awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously: PM Modi Welcomes

Former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur will be awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously. The Rashtrapati Bhavan announced this in its communique. The announcement to honour Karpoori Thakur with India’s highest civilian award comes a day before his 100th birth anniversary. He was a prominent socialist leader.

PM Modi Welcomes Bharat Ratna for Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur on His Birth Centenary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed happiness on Government’s decision to confer the Bharat Ratna on the beacon of social justice, the great Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur and that too at a time his his birth centenary is being celebrated.

The Prime Minister said, this prestigious recognition is a testament to Karpoori Thakur’s enduring efforts as a champion for the marginalized and a stalwart of equality and empowerment. Mr Modi said, his unwavering commitment to uplift the downtrodden and visionary leadership have left an indelible mark on India’s socio-political fabric.

He said , this award not only honours Karpoori Thakur’s remarkable contributions but also inspires us to continue his mission of creating a more just and equitable society.