Karpoori Thakur

Karpoori Thakur’s son rejects political angle in Bharat Ratna, emphasises legacy of equality 

NEW DELHI: Ram Nath Thakur, son of late Karpoori Thakur and current JDU MP from Bihar, expressed gratitude for the posthumous Bharat Ratna bestowed upon his father. He highlighted Karpoori Thakur’s dedication to social justice and education, emphasising his legacy of empowering marginalised communities. In an exclusive interview with The New Indian, Ram Nath Thakur detailed […]

Nitish Kumar slams dynastic politics, honours Karpoori Thakur’s birth anniversary

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took a swipe at dynastic politics during a rally in Patna on Wednesday, emphasising his commitment to the non-promotion of family members in politics.

Nitish extols Bharat Ratna for Karpoori Thakur; RJD labels it BJP’s election ploy

NEW DELHI: In a significant move, the Centre has posthumously conferred the Bharat Ratna on the late Karpoori Thakur, the former Chief Minister of Bihar, coinciding with the celebration of Thakur’s birth centenary. This recognition underscores his enduring impact on social justice and Indian politics. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed his satisfaction with the […]