The Bihar BJP on Thursday accused RJD supremo Lalu Pasad's Singapore-based daughter Rohini Acharya of insulting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and demanded a public apology from her.
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, 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.
Padma Awards 2024: The Rashtrapati Bhavan has announced that the late Karpoori Thakur, former Chief Minister of Bihar, will be awarded the prestigious Bharat Ratna. Thakur, affectionately known as jannayak , held the position of Chief Minister from December 1970 to June 1971 and again from December 1977 to April 1979.