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As CM in 1978, Thakur implemented a layered reservation system, despite resistance from the Bharatiya Jan Sangh, a major constituent of the Janata Party government in power at the time.
President Droupadi Murmu made the announcement on Tuesday, a day before his birth centenary. Thakur was a two-time Bihar CM and served once as deputy CM also. By honouring Thakur, a leader from the EBC community and an influential figure in the political landscape of Bihar, the BJP has made a strong move in the state where EBC voters play a vital role in any election.