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Bihar Leaders Honor Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur on 102nd Birth Anniversary

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha led tributes to former Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur on his 102nd birth anniversary. State leaders highlighted Thakur's recent posthumous Bharat Ratna award and his enduring legacy of honesty and simplicity. They emphasized that the current government is following the path he set, particularly in serving the poor and backward classes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid homage, praising Thakur's dedication to the upliftment of marginalized communities.

Key Points: Bihar Pays Tribute to Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur

  • Leaders pay tribute on 102nd birth anniversary
  • Thakur honored with Bharat Ratna
  • Praised for honesty and simplicity
  • Legacy of social justice and backward class upliftment
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Deputy CM Vijay Sinha pay tribute to Karpoori Thakur on his 102nd birth anniversary

CM Nitish Kumar, Deputy CM Vijay Sinha, and other leaders honor former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur on his 102nd birth anniversary, praising his honesty and legacy.

"The revered Karpoori Thakur received the Bharat Ratna under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. - Vijay Kumar Sinha"

Patna, January 24

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, and other ministers of the Bihar government paid tribute to former Chief Minister of Bihar and Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur on Saturday on the occasion of his 102nd birth anniversary.

Speaking to ANI, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha said that Karpoori Thakur continued to make Bihar proud even today.

"The revered Karpoori Thakur received the Bharat Ratna under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. Even today, he continues to make Bihar proud because of his honesty and simplicity. Our true tribute to him would be to move forward by adopting the values of simplicity and honesty," Sinha said.

Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar said the present government was following the path shown by Karpoori Thakur.

"Today we remember Bharat Ratna, the respected Karpoori Thakur. The entire country is celebrating his 102nd birth anniversary. Today, Nitish Kumar's government is following the path shown by him," Prem Kumar told ANI.

Bihar minister Ram Kripal Yadav described Karpoori Thakur as a symbol of honesty and struggle.

"Today is the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna, the revered Karpoori Thakur ji, and we are celebrating his birth anniversary with great respect. We have come here to pay tribute to him. He was a symbol of honesty and struggle," Yadav said.

Bihar minister Santosh Suman said Karpoori Thakur's work for the poor and backward classes continued to inspire people.

"Today, we are all together celebrating the birth anniversary of Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur. The work he did for the poor and backward classes should inspire the youth to learn from him and follow the path he showed," Suman said.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the late Bihar Chief Minister.

In a post on X, PM Modi said, "On the occasion of the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister of Bihar, Bharat Ratna Jananayak Karpoori Thakur Ji, I offer my humble salutations. The upliftment of the exploited, deprived and weaker sections of society was always at the centre of his politics. For his simplicity and dedication to public service, he will forever remain memorable and exemplary."

Karpoori Thakur, a prominent socialist leader and former Chief Minister of Bihar, is remembered for his commitment to social justice and the upliftment of marginalised communities. His policies, including reservations for backward classes, have had a lasting impact on the state.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Respectful tributes, but actions speak louder than words. The current government should focus on implementing his vision of social justice in a real way, not just giving speeches on his birth anniversary. The state still has a long way to go.
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Vikram M
Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur ji was a legend! His simplicity is a lesson for all our netas today. So many leaders talk about the poor, but he actually lived like them. Bharat Ratna was well-deserved, even if it came late. 🙏
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Rohit P
It's interesting to see all parties claiming his legacy now. When he was alive, he faced so much opposition for his policies. History has proven him right. His fight for backward classes is the reason many of us have opportunities today.
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Priya S
My grandfather still talks about how Karpoori Thakur would travel by cycle and stay in simple huts. That connection with the common man is missing today. We celebrate his birthday, but have we forgotten his values? A good day to reflect.
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Michael C
Reading about leaders like him gives me hope. In an era of corruption, his story stands out. The Bharat Ratna honour makes more people aware of his contributions. Hopefully, the youth will be inspired by his dedication.

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