The native village of former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur celebrated in joy after the Indian government decided to confer the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award, on him. Thakur's ancestral house in the 'Karpoori gram' of Samastipur district saw a large gathering of villagers celebrating his 100th birth anniversary. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar garlanded a statue of Thakur on the Bihar Assembly premises to mark the occasion, and various leaders paid their tributes.
Karpoori Thakur, a socialist icon, was chosen for the Bharat Ratna on the day of his 100th birth anniversary. The decision was met with appreciation and gratitude from Thakur's family, political leaders, and the people of Bihar. His elder son, JD(U) Rajya Sabha MP Ramnath Thakur, expressed thanks to the central government on behalf of the party, himself, and the people of Bihar.
The state government planned various events throughout the day to celebrate the legacy of Karpoori Thakur. The decision to confer the Bharat Ratna on Thakur was welcomed by senior JD(U) leader Neeraj Kumar, who noted that it came after repeated requests by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The recognition is expected to inspire the youth to embrace Thakur's ideals.
(With Agency Inputs)
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