Center to award Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur posthumously

Center has decided to award Bharat Ratna posthumously to Karpoori Thakur before his birth anniversary.

New Delhi: Center has decided to award Bharat Ratna to former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur posthumously before his birth anniversary. Top JD (U) leader from Bihar has hailed the move, calling it a step towards respect for India's poor.

Former Bihar CM received the highest honour

Former Bihar Prime Minister Karpoori Thakur will posthumously receive the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. He was a former Chief Minister of Bihar and was known for championing the cause of the backward classes.

The former Bihar CM was born on January 24, 1924 and died on February 17, 1988. Karpoori Thakur was a socialist leader and freedom fighter who served twice as Chief Minister of Bihar and before that as the Minister of State for Education and Deputy Chief Minister. .

Starting his political career with the Praja Socialist Party, he later joined forces with the Janata Party during his first term as the Chief Minister of Bihar from 1977 to 1979. Over time, he established ties with the Janata Dal , which marked a major shift in his political beliefs.

(With input from agencies)