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.

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.

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?

Jan 25, 2025 · The 101st birth anniversary of former Bihar chief minister and Bharat Ratna recipient Karpoori Thakur on Friday has sparked discussions on his contributions and ideology. Born into an impoverished barber family, he was a committed socialist who played a pivotal role in Bihar’s politics for over four decades, from 1950 to 1988.

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

Karpoori Thakur (24 January 1924 – 17 February 1988) was an Indian Politician who served as the Chief Minister of Bihar twice. First, from December 1970 to June 1971, and then from June 1977 to April 1979.

Jan 24, 2024 · Karpoori Thakur, a two-time chief minister of Bihar and a key figure in OBC politics in the state, has been posthumously nominated for the Bharat Ratna. Learn more about his life and achievements.

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 …