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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Karpoori_ThakurKarpoori Thakur - Wikipedia

    Karpoori Thakur (24 January 1924 – 17 February 1988) was an Indian politician who served two terms as the 11th Chief Minister of Bihar, first from December 1970 to June 1971, and then from June 1977 to April 1979. He was popularly known as Jan Nayak (transl. people's hero).

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  3. www.hindustantimes.com › cities › othersKarpoorigram comes alive to celebrate Bharat Ratna to its son

    Despite the biting cold and dense fog on Wednesday (January 24) morning, one village in Bihar was buzzing with hectic activity — Karpoorigram in Samastipur district, named after the socialist icon...

  4. www.ndtv.com › india-news › bihar-native-village-ofKarpoori Thakur's Village In Bihar Celebrates As Centre ...

    Jan 24, 2024 · Villagers of the 'Karpoori gram' in Samastipur district met family members of Thakur and his elder son and JD (U) Rajya Sabha MP Ramnath Thakur. On the occasion of the 100th birth...

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  6. www.dnaindia.com › india › report-who-is-karpooriWho was Karpoori Thakur, former Bihar CM conferred with ...

    Jan 23, 2024 · Born into the Nai caste in Pitaunjhia (now Karpoori Gram) village in Samastipur District, Bihar, Thakur was immensely impacted by nationalistic ideals during his early years. He actively participated in the Quit India Movement as a student activist, spending 26 months in prison for his role in the Indian independence movement.

  7. www.firstpost.com › explainers › how-former-bihar-cmHow former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur, now awarded Bharat Ratna ...

    Jan 24, 2024 · Karpoori Thakur was born in a village known as Pitaunjhia, now referred to as Karpoori Gram in the Samastipur district of Bihar. He was a freedom fighter and had been imprisoned for his participation in the Quit India Movement against the British in 1942.

  8. www.financialexpress.com › india-news › who-wasWho was ‘Bharat Ratna’ Karpoori Thakur? A trendsetter in ...

    Jan 24, 2024 · Karpoori Thakur, a name synonymous with social justice and empowerment in India, was a prominent socialist leader who left an indelible mark on the political landscape of Bihar.

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  10. theprint.in › india › bihar-native-village-ofBihar: Native village of Karpoori Thakur celebrates Centre’s ...

    Jan 24, 2024 · Villagers of the ‘Karpoori gram’ in Samastipur district met family members of Thakur and his elder son and JD(U) Rajya Sabha MP Ramnath Thakur. On the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of Thakur, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar garlanded a statue of the socialist icon on the Bihar Assembly premises on Wednesday.