The PM said that people were walking on the path shown by him...
On the birth centenary of former Bihar Chief Minister and social justice figure Karpoori Thakur, the government conferred him with the nation's highest honor, the Bharat Ratna Award.
On this special occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a tribute article on the late leader, focusing on 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 people.
He belonged to one of the most backward sections of society, the Nai Samaj. Overcoming several obstacles, he achieved a lot and worked for societal betterment."
PM Modi highlighted the former Bihar Chief Minister's simplicity and integrity saying" Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakurji's life revolved around the twin pillars of simplicity and social justice.
Till his last breath, he had a simple lifestyle and a humble nature. Numerous anecdotes highlight his simplicity.
Those who worked with him recall how he preferred to spend his money on any personal matter, including his daughter's wedding.
During his tenure as CM of Bihar, a decision was taken to build a colony for political leaders, but he did not take any land or money for it.
When he passed away in 1988, several leaders went to his village to pay tributes.
Edited By: Arusha Farooq
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