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  Karpoori Thakur: A look at the socialist icon's legacy and significance in Bihar politics

  Explainers | October 24, 2025 9:51 IST

  Karpoori Thakur holds a significant place in Bihar politics as a socialist leader who championed social justice, especially for marginalised communities, through initiatives such as the "Karpoori Thakur Formula" for reservations.

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  Who all were Deputy CMs of Bihar and which is only one who rose to become state's Chief Minister?

  Bihar | October 09, 2025 11:48 IST

  The elections for 243 assembly constituencies in Bihar will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, while the counting of votes will be undertaken on November 14.

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  Which Assembly witnessed the maximum number of chief ministers in Bihar? Know details

  Bihar | October 08, 2025 13:39 IST

  Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: As the countdown for the Bihar elections 2025 begins, let's take a look back and find out which Assembly witnessed the maximum number of chief ministers in the state.

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  Bharat Ratna conferred on Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh posthumously; Advani to receive it tomorrow

  India | March 30, 2024 14:13 IST

  Bharat Ratna 2024: PM Modi said MS Swaminathan’s visionary leadership has not only transformed Indian agriculture but also ensured the nation’s food security and prosperity, noting that he knew him closely and always valued his insights and inputs. The agronomist passed away last year.

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  PM Modi meets family members of former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur, expresses happiness: See pic

  India | February 12, 2024 19:18 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the contribution of former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur, who was recently conferred Bharat Ratna, saying that he rose to a high position while dealing with the challenges of social injustice and poverty.

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  Five Bharat Ratna Awards in a single year for the first time: List of awardees during Modi govt

  India | February 09, 2024 16:07 IST

  Former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Charan Singh as well Green Revolution pioneer MS Swaminathan will be conferred with the Bharat Ratna, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday.

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  Kurukshetra: Is Nitish Kumar ready to return to NDA for election 2024?

  Kurukshetra | January 24, 2024 22:55 IST

  The Central Government has announced to give the country's highest honor Bharat Ratna posthumously to Karpoori Thakur, former Chief Minister of Bihar and a great socialist pioneer. There is happiness in Bihar with this decision. All the parties have welcomed it.

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  Haqiqat Kya Hai: Will PM Modi have a ready plan to defeat India Alliance in election of 2024?

  Hakikat Kya Hai | January 24, 2024 22:57 IST

  Narendra Modi's party has Mandal in one hand and Kamandal in the other hand. And now Modi's party has been started for the 2024 elections. Right now the third week of January is going on...a big plan is going to come in the first week of February.

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  Nitish takes a dig at Modi, says 'PM could claim full credit for Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur'

  Bihar | January 24, 2024 18:44 IST

  "I would like to say to him (PM Modi), you may say that you took the step just like that, without taking into account what we did," Nitish Kumar, the longest-serving CM of Bihar in his trademark style.

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  Karpoori Thakur to be posthumously awarded with Bharat Ratna, Bihar leaders laud decision

  News | January 24, 2024 17:32 IST

  Rashtriya Janata Lok Dal chief Upendra Kushwaha lauded the decision of former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur to be posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour. He said that it was a historic moment. He further expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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  'I have much to thank him for': PM Modi pays tribute to Karpoori Thakur on 100th birth anniversary

  India | January 24, 2024 9:56 IST

  Karpoori Thakur was chosen for the country's highest civilian award. The announcement to confer the country's highest civilian award to Thakur, popularly known as 'Jan Nayak', was made by the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

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  Lalu Yadav takes dig at Centre over Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur, says 'Govt woke up when...'

  India | January 24, 2024 8:47 IST

  The Bharatiya Janata Party has welcomed the government's decision to posthumously confer the Bharat Ratna on former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur and termed it 'historic'.

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  Nitish hails Bharat Ratna to ex-Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur, RJD leader terms it 'BJP's poll gimmick'

  Bihar | January 24, 2024 7:19 IST

  Karpoori Thakur was chosen for the country's highest civilian award a day ahead of his 100th birth anniversary. The announcement to confer the country's highest civilian award to Thakur, popularly known as 'Jan Nayak', was made by the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

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  'Right decision': Nitish Kumar welcomes Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur, thanks PM Modi

  Bihar | January 24, 2024 13:22 IST

  Karpoori Thakur's visionary leadership, unwavering commitment to uplift downtrodden left indelible mark on India's socio-political fabric, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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  Karpoori Thakur inspires us to continue...: PM Modi's first reaction on Bharat Ratna announcement

  India | January 23, 2024 21:08 IST

  Karpoori Thakur, one of the top socialist leaders in the country was Bihar CM from December 22, 1970, to June 2 1971. This prestigious award is a tribute to Thakur for his lifelong dedication to the upliftment of the underprivileged sections of society and his relentless fight for social justice.

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  Karpoori Thakur to get Bharat Ratna: All you need to know about Bihar's former CM

  Bihar | January 23, 2024 20:54 IST

  Ramnath Thakur, son of Karpoori Thakur, acknowledged the honour, stating it is the result of 36 years of dedicated service. Expressed thanks on behalf of his family and Bihar's 15 crore residents.

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  Former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur to be awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously

  India | January 23, 2024 20:45 IST

  The government's decision to award Bharat Ratna to 'Jan Nayak' Karpoori Thakur has come ahead of his birth centenary on January 24, 2024. Known affectionately as ‘Jan Nayak’ (People’s Leader), Thakur’s simplicity in his personal conduct was highly inspiring, it said.

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  Nitish pitches for Bharat Ratna to Lohia, Karpoori Thakur

  Politics | August 12, 2014 17:46 IST

  Patna: Senior JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar today proposed that socialist leader Ram Manohar Lohia and former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur be considered for Bharat Ratna for their contribution to the country.  Conferring the highest

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  Marshal who threw out Karpoori Thakur and Lalu to pen memoirs

  Politics | March 08, 2013 12:50 IST

  Patna, Mar 8: A marshal, who has bodily lifted Karpoori Thakur and Lalu Prasad from the Bihar Assembly, intends to pen his experience of 27 years in the House.  Recounting his experience, 62-year-old Captain Bhanu