Former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur to be Awarded Bharat Ratna Posthumously

Karpoori Thakur, a prominent socialist leader and former Bihar chief minister will be awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously, the Rashtrapati Bhavan announced on Monday. Thakur, also revered by his followers as 'Jannayak', was known for his efforts to strengthen the backward castes.