Bharat Ratna awarded posthumously to socialist icon Karpoori Thakur on his 100th birth anniversary.
The late socialist icon Karpoori Thakur was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor, by the Central government on the eve of his 100th birth anniversary. Thakur, a former Chief Minister of Bihar, is remembered for his policies advocating fair resource distribution and equal opportunities for all, regardless of social standing. The family expressed their overwhelming emotions and gratitude for the recognition of their father's contributions, particularly for the downtrodden people of Bihar.
January 23, 2024
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