Karpoori Thakur (24 January 1924 – 17 February 1988) was an Indian politician who served two terms as the 11th Chief Minister of Bihar, first from December 1970 to June 1971, and then from June 1977 to April 1979.

Jan 24, 2024 · Learn more about Karpoori Thakur, the former Bihar CM who will be conferred Bharat Ratna posthumously. Discover his life, achievements, and contributions as a socialist leader and Jan Nayak.

Jan 27, 2024 · What role did Karpoori Thakur play in pioneering OBC politics? How do his politics and policies resonate with the current leadership of Bihar, which he once mentored?

Karpoori Thakur (1924-1988) was an Indian politician and freedom fighter. He served as Chief Minister of Bihar twice and as Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister of Bihar. He was popular for his socialist policies for the upliftment of poor people and justice for people belonging to the backward castes of Bihar.

Feb 2, 2024 · Karpoori Thakur was a socialist, freedom fighter, and a leader in the anti-emergency movement. He was also a member of the trade union and labor movements in the 1960s. Thakur was a close associate of JP Narayan and a key figure in the sampoorn kranti (total revolution) movement against the Congress-led regime.

Jan 24, 2024 · Late former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur has been awarded the Bharat Ratna. During his tenures in power, he initiated various policies to uplift the backward. His decision to implement a reservation system is something that he is most popularly known for, earning him the title Jan Nayak

Jan 24, 2024 · He was the chief minister of Bihar who introduced old age pension in 1971, made education up to matriculation free in 1977, enforced prohibition in the state and reduced surcharge on small holdings of land.

Jan 23, 2024 · Two-time Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur, considered the fountainhead of OBC politics in Bihar, has been named for the country's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna posthumously, a Rashtrapati Bhawan communique said …

Feb 27, 2024 · Karpoori Thakur, Bihar's "Jan Nayak" (People's Leader), was not merely a politician. He was a beacon of hope, a defender of the oppressed, and a tireless campaigner for social...

Jan 24, 2024 · Karpoori Thakur, a name deeply intertwined with social justice and political acumen, significantly influenced Bihar’s socio-economic landscape during his tenure as Chief Minister.