Karpoori Thakur has been chosen for Bharat Ratna a day ahead of his birth anniversary. Karpoori Thakur rose to prominence in 1967, when the state saw its first non-Congress government headed by Mahamaya Prasad Sinha.
Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge took the opportunity to reaffirm the importance of national unity, dedication to social justice, and the duty to protect our Constitution.
Nitish Kumar cabinet passes resolution seeking special category status for Bihar newindianexpress.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from newindianexpress.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar upped the ante on the Chief Minister's long-standing demand for grant of special status to the state with a resolution to the effect on Wednesday being passed by the cabinet.