The late former Bihar Chief Minister, Karpoori Thakur, is set to be posthumously conferred with the Bharat Ratna, as announced by the President's office a day ahead of the socialist leader's birth anniversary. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Karpoori Thakur as a 'beacon of social justice,' highlighting his unwavering commitment to uplifting the downtrodden and his visionary leadership, which has left an indelible mark on India's socio-political fabric.
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00:00 The late former Bihar Chief Minister Kalpuri Thakur is said to be posthumously conferred
00:05 with the Bharat Ratna as announced by the President's office a day ahead of the socialist
00:09 leader's birth anniversary.
00:11 Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Kalpuri Thakur as a beacon of social justice, highlighting
00:16 his unwavering commitment to uplifting the downtrodden and his visionary leadership,
00:20 which has left an indelible mark on India's socio-political fabric.
00:25 Taking to X, PM Modi said, "I am delighted that the Government of India has decided to
00:29 confer the Bharat Ratna on the beacon of social justice, the great Jan Nayak Kalpuri Thakur
00:34 ji, and that too at a time when we are making his birth centenary.
00:38 This prestigious recognition is a testament to his enduring efforts as a champion for
00:42 the marginalised and a stalwart of equality and empowerment.
00:46 His unwavering commitment to uplift the downtrodden and his visionary leadership have left an
00:50 indelible mark on India's socio-political fabric.
00:54 This award not only honours his remarkable contributions but also inspires us to continue
00:58 his mission of creating a more just and equitable society."
01:02 Kalpuri Thakur, a prominent advocate for social justice and a key figure championing the cause
01:10 of backward classes in North India, continues to cast a significant influence on Bihar's
01:16 political landscape.
01:17 Born into the Nai community to Gokul Thakur and Ramdolari Devi in the village of Pithonjia,
01:23 now recognised as Kalpuri Gram, his journey from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of
01:27 power as Bihar's Chief Minister reflects his resilience and unwavering commitment to
01:32 public service.
01:33 Thakur Senior, as Bihar's Chief Minister in the 1970s, marked a groundbreaking era,
01:39 especially for marginalised sections of society.
01:41 Grounded in socialist principles, he was deeply influenced by nationalistic ideas during his
01:45 student days, eventually joining the All India Student Federation.
01:49 His political ideology was further shaped by the Lohia School of Thought, emphasising
01:53 the empowerment of lower castes.
01:56 One of Thakur's significant contributions was the introduction of the Kalpuri Thakur
01:59 formula for reservation, aimed at ensuring equitable representation for backward classes
02:04 in government services.
02:06 Serving as Education Minister, he abolished English as a compulsory subject at the matriculation
02:10 level, recognising it as a barrier for many students in competitive examinations.
02:14 Thakur also established numerous schools and colleges, particularly in backward areas,
02:19 and made education up to Class 8 free, significantly reducing dropout rates.
02:24 Beyond educational reforms, Kalpuri Thakur initiated crucial land reforms, leading to
02:28 the redistribution of land from zamindars to landless dalits, earning him the title
02:32 Janayak, or People's Hero.
02:35 Despite facing resistance and opposition from the privileged class, Thakur's policies
02:39 laid the foundation for future leaders to continue advocating for social justice.
02:43 For more information on the Thakur, please visit the website www.thakur.in.
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