NEWS – Former Bihar Chief Minister and socialist icon Karpoori Thakur was chosen for the country’s highest civilian award Bharat Ratna

KARPOORI THAKUR

• Indian politician who played a significant role in Bihar’s politics
• Born on January 24, 1924, in Pitaunjhia, Bihar, and passed away on February 17, 1988
• Belonged to a humble background of ‘Nai’ (barber community)
• Actively participated in social and political movements
• Served as the Chief Minister of Bihar on three occasions
• Known for his advocacy of social justice and worked towards the upliftment of the underprivileged and backward communities
• One of his notable contributions was the implementation of the “Karpoori Thakur Formula,” which aimed at providing reservations for the economically backward among the forward castes
• Karpoori Thakur was a prominent leader associated with socialist and Janata Party politics in India. His legacy is remembered for his efforts to address social inequalities and uplift marginalized communities in Bihar