Historic Day for Bihar
Today is a historic day for Bihar as the great personality of the state, former Deputy Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur, will be honored with the country’s highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna. It is a matter of pride for the people of Bihar as President Draupadi Murmu will confer this honor on Ramnath Thakur, in honor of his father. Let’s learn more about who Karpoori Thakur was, known as the Jan Nayak.
Early Life and Political Journey
Karpoori Thakur was born in a village called Pitaurjhiya in Samastipur during the British colonial rule in India, in a family belonging to the barber caste. Due to his birthplace, the village is now known as Karpoorigram. He was a true soldier of socialism and actively participated in the Quit India Movement at the age of only seventeen, landing him in jail. He was a true disciple of freedom fighter Jayaprakash Narayan and socialist thinker Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia.
Stints as Chief Minister
Karpoori Thakur served as the Chief Minister of Bihar in 1970 and again in 1977. He played a significant role in the anti-Congress politics and established his political stature during the 1970s when he became the Chief Minister for the first time. He was known for his work for the marginalized and downtrodden sections of society, making education up to the matric level free in Bihar and making it mandatory for all departments to work in Hindi.
Advocacy for the Underprivileged
In his short tenure, Karpoori Thakur worked tirelessly for the welfare of the underprivileged. He provided free education up to matric level in Bihar and made it mandatory for all state departments to work in Hindi. His efforts brought about significant changes in Bihar’s politics, making him a prominent face of socialism in the state. His political influence grew exponentially, and he became a major figure in Bihar’s socialist politics.
बिहार के लिए एक ऐतिहासिक दिन है जब पूर्व उपमुख्यमंत्री कर्पूरी ठाकुर को भारत रत्न से सम्मानित किया जा रहा है। कर्पूरी ठाकुर ने अपने जीवन में समाज के दबे-पिछड़ों के हितों के लिए काम किया और बिहार की सियासत में एक महत्वपूर्ण चेहरा बना। उन्होंने मैट्रिक तक की मुफ्त शिक्षा देने का निर्णय लिया और हिंदी को राज्य के सभी विभागों में अनिवार्य बनाया। उन्हें जन-नायक कहा जाता था और उनके योगदान से बिहार की सियासत में बड़ा परिवर्तन आया।
