On the birth centenary of former Bihar Chief Minister and social justice icon Karpoori Thakur, the government has honoured him by conferring the Bharat Ratna on him. On this special occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a tribute article on the late leader, emphasising his relentless pursuit of social justice and simplicity.
In his editorial, the Prime Minister said "Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur's relentless pursuit of social justice created a positive impact in the lives of crores of people. He belonged to one of the most backward sections of society, the Nai Samaj. Overcoming numerous obstacles, he achieved a lot and worked for societal betterment."