At Karpoori Thakur event, Nitish Kumar’s curious barb over dynastic politics
11 months, 2 weeks ago

At Karpoori Thakur event, Nitish Kumar’s curious barb over dynastic politics

Hindustan Times  

PATNA: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday took a swipe at dynastic politics being pursued by “many leaders today” and said he has never promoted any member of his family drawing inspiration from his mentor and socialist icon Karpoori Thakur. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar addressed Jannayak Karpoori Thakur Janm Shatabdi Samaroh in Patna on Wednesday. Addressing a rally organised by his Janata Dal in Patna to mark the centenary birth anniversary of late Karpoori Thakur, hailed as “Jannayak” in Bihar, Kumar thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union government for conferring the country’s highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, on the socialist leader and former two-term chief minister. Though no member of Kumar’s family is in politics, his party is a key constituent of the INDIA bloc, whose several partners are often targeted by political rivals for representing “dynastic politics”.

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Sharmistha Mukherjee, the daughter of former president Pranab Mukherjee, has once again slammed the Congress party and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi amid the row over memorial for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who passed away last week. By their convoluted logic, Rahul then should be seen as his accomplice,” Mukherjee wrote on X. Mukherjee fresh remarks come days after …

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Hindustan Times  

Two weeks after JD, a major ally of the ruling NDA, demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi to felicitate Bihar chief minister and JD supremo Nitish Kumar with the Bharat Ratna award for his sincere efforts to take the state out of a morass and set things on the right track, Union minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday demanded the highest civilian …

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Nitish Kumar and Naveen Patnaik should be given Bharat Ratna, demands Union Minister Giriraj Singh

India TV News  

Bharat Ratna: Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday said that the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, should be conferred upon Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. NDA government will be formed under leadership of Nitish Kumar On former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 100th birth anniversary, the BJP leader further said …

After Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur, a ministerial berth for his son Ramnath
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After Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur, a ministerial berth for his son Ramnath

Hindustan Times  

Two-time JD Rajya Sabha member of Parliament Ramnath Thakur was a little-known MP till January 23 this year when the Government of India announced Bharat Ratna posthumously for his father Karpoori Thakur, a day before his birth anniversary on January 24. The announcement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi had opened a Pandora’s Box in Bihar politics with chief minister Nitish …

President Confers Bharat Ratna on PV, Singh, Swaminathan, Thakur
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President Confers Bharat Ratna on PV, Singh, Swaminathan, Thakur

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu conferred the country's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, on former prime ministers P.V. The Bharat Ratna awards for Rao, Singh, Swaminathan, and Thakur were received by their kin at a ceremony attended by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other dignitaries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the contributions of those conferred the …

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Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi penned a brief note for former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao Garu and Chaudhary Charan Singh, agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan and former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur after President Droupadi Murmu conferred Bharat Ratna upon them posthumously on Saturday. Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh On behalf of the late Chaudhary Charan Singh, Bharat Ratna was received …

President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna to former PMs Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, two others posthumously
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President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna to former PMs Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, two others posthumously

Hindustan Times  

President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna to former PMs Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, two others posthumously The awards to Rao, Singh, Thakur and Swaminathan were received by their kin.. 1 / 6 President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday conferred Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour, to two-time former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur, posthumously at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati …

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The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday conferred the Bharat Ratna on former Prime Ministers P.V. President Droupadi Murmu conferred Bharat Ratna upon Shri P. V. Narasimha Rao posthumously. Earlier, in his youth, he had taken an active part in the freedom struggle, especially… pic.twitter.com/RMJZlkVcIt — President of India March 30, 2024 Recalling the late Charan Singh’s role during the freedom struggle …

President Droupadi Murmu to present Bharat Ratna Award to PV Narsimha Rao, Karpoori Thakur, and 3 others today
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President Droupadi Murmu to present Bharat Ratna Award to PV Narsimha Rao, Karpoori Thakur, and 3 others today

Live Mint  

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday will present Bharat Ratna to five eminent personalities-Former PMs Chaudhary Charan Singh, PV Narasimha Rao, former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur, Agronomist MS Swaminathan, and BJP veteran LK Advani at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Earlier this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recommended five eminent personalities for the Bharat Ratna award. According to ANI news agency, President Murmu …

Bharat Ratna conferred on Chaudhary Charan Singh, Karpoori Thakur, two others
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India Today  

President Droupadi Murmu presented the Bharat Ratna to four recipients -- socialist icon Chaudhary Charan Singh, former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao, former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur, and agriculture scientist MS Swaminathan -- who were posthumously conferred the highest civilian award. Chaudhary Charan Singh's grandson, Jayant Singh, and the president of the Rashtriya Lok Dal accepted the honour from …

PM Modi meets family members of former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur, expresses happiness: See pic
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PM Modi meets family members of former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur, expresses happiness: See pic

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met family members of former Bihar Chief Minister late Karpoori Thakur, who was recently bestowed Bharat Ratna -- the nation's highest civilian award. The family members of the prominent socialist leader, led by his son Rajya Sabha member and JD leader Ram Nath Thakur, met the Prime Minister at his official residence in the …

Bharat Ratna given to Karpoori Thakur for Bihar votes in LS polls, claims Uddhav
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Bharat Ratna given to Karpoori Thakur for Bihar votes in LS polls, claims Uddhav

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The Narendra Modi government has conferred Bharat Ratna on former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur to get votes from the eastern state in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray said on Sunday. "But now the BJP wants votes in the Lok Sabha polls from Bihar so announced the Bharat Ratna for him posthumously. The BJP …

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11 months ago

Raj Thackeray, Sanjay Raut demand ‘Bharat Ratna’ award for Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Friday demanded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, for his uncle and the late Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray. Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray passed away in 2012 In a post on X Raj Thackeray wrote, “Former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, and S Swaminathan, father of the Indian …

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Bharat Ratna 2024: India’s top civilian award conferred on 5 eminent persons

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on 9 February that former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, alongside agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan, will be conferred the Bharat Ratna. Earlier, politician and former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur, and politician and former deputy prime minister Lal Krishna Advani were announced to be conferred with India's highest civilian honour. 3) …

Mayawati demands Bharat Ratna for 'messiah of Dalits' Kanshi Ram
11 months ago

Mayawati demands Bharat Ratna for 'messiah of Dalits' Kanshi Ram

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: After the announcement of the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award of the nation, to two former PMs -- Chaudhury Charan Singh and PV Narasimha Rao -- as well as prominent agricultural scientist Prof MS Swaminathan, BSP national president Mayawati, on Friday, reiterated her demand of the Bharat Ratna for Dalit icon and BSP founder president Kanshi Ram. The …

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar meets LK Advani, congratulates senior BJP leader for Bharat Ratna
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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar meets LK Advani, congratulates senior BJP leader for Bharat Ratna

India TV News  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday met senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader LK Advani and congratulated him for Bharat Ratna. Nitish Kumar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday in what was their first meeting after the Janata Dal president dumped the opposition INDIA bloc and joined the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance last month and later reiterated that he …

Honour and exception: The Hindu Editorial on the Bharat Ratna and its recipients
11 months ago

Honour and exception: The Hindu Editorial on the Bharat Ratna and its recipients

The Hindu  

The Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian honour of the country, has been conferred on 50 people since 1954. As it happens with an extraordinary assertion of popular sovereignty, the Ram Janmabhoomi movement changed the country at several levels; the Supreme Court of India, by 2019, unanimously ruled in favour of the temple that was inaugurated by Mr. Modi on January …

Political message in Bharat Ratna for Karpoori Thakur
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Political message in Bharat Ratna for Karpoori Thakur

Hindustan Times  

In politics, ideology finds expression more in praxis than in theory. Take the case of the Bharat Ratna conferred posthumously on Karpoori Thakur, the socialist leader and two-time chief minister of Bihar. This honour lifts Thakur above Bihar’s caste discourse and recognises his contribution to the making of a new polity. He is highly regarded among the EBCs and honouring …

'I never promoted my family members in politics': CM Nitish Kumar says in Patna
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'I never promoted my family members in politics': CM Nitish Kumar says in Patna

Op India  

On Wednesday, 24th January, Bihar Chief Minister and supremo of the Janata Dal Nitish Kumar addressed a large audience at the Veterinary College Ground in Patna, a day after the central government announced Bharat Ratna for former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur. He always thought about the common people of Bihar and the country, a marked contrast from many leaders …

Is Nitish Kumar gearing up for another U-turn? BJP, JDU leaders to reach Delhi in same flight
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Nitish Kumar gearing up for another U-turn? BJP, JDU leaders to reach Delhi in same flight

India TV News  

Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, political activities in Bihar got momentum with a buzz that something is brewing between the ruling Janata Dal and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party. Given the track record of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who has taken several U-turns in terms of changing alliances, it seems another twist in his political journey is awaiting ahead …

Is Lalu Prasad's daughter hitting out at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar? Her tweet goes viral
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Lalu Prasad's daughter hitting out at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar? Her tweet goes viral

India TV News  

Is everything not well in the RJD-JDU camp in Bihar? Chief Minister and JDU president Nitish Kumar on Wednesday, while praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his government's decision to confer Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur, had also attacked dynastic politics. In what could be deciphered as a swipe at Nitish Kumar, Rohini in a series of tweets called the …

On Karpoori Thakur’s birth centenary, parties fight to be called socialist icon’s ‘real’ successor
11 months, 2 weeks ago

On Karpoori Thakur’s birth centenary, parties fight to be called socialist icon’s ‘real’ successor

The Hindu  

A day after the Centre conferred Bharat Ratna, the country’s highest civilian award, posthumously on Karpoori Thakur, the three major parties in Bihar — the Bharatiya Janata Party as well as the ruling alliance partners Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Janata Dal — held separate events in the State to mark the birth centenary celebrations of the socialist icon. Former …

Rediscovery of Karpoori Thakur
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rediscovery of Karpoori Thakur

Hindustan Times  

ABharat Ratna for Karpoori Thakur, more than three decades after the socialist leader and twice chief minister of Bihar passed away, is a belated recognition of the social justice politics pioneered by Ram Manohar Lohia. As the Bihar CM in the late 1970s, Thakur introduced sub-quotas within the OBC segment to ensure that the numerically small backward castes could access …

Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur | Congress welcomes announcement but qualifies it by calling it a ‘hypocrisy’ of Modi government
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur | Congress welcomes announcement but qualifies it by calling it a ‘hypocrisy’ of Modi government

The Hindu  

From welcoming the decision to honour the late Karpoori Thakur to pointing out how a BJP stalwart was instrumental in the collapse of his government in Bihar in the late 1970s, the Congress offered a politically qualified response to the Bharat Ratna announcement. In a post on X, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said, “He believed that development in the country …

Kanshi Ram should be honoured with the Bharat Ratna: Mayawati
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Kanshi Ram should be honoured with the Bharat Ratna: Mayawati

The Hindu  

Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati demanded that party founder Kanshi Ram should get the Bharat Ratna on January 24, even as she welcomed the Central Government's decision to confer the award on former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur. "Today, on his 100th birth anniversary, I pay immense tribute to the great leader Shri Karpoori Thakur ji, who fought to ensure …

Why is Karpoori Thakur Prominent in Bihar Politics & How Nitish Followed His Formula to Remain in Power
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Why is Karpoori Thakur Prominent in Bihar Politics & How Nitish Followed His Formula to Remain in Power

News 18  

Karpoori Thakur, Jan Nayak of Backward politics in Bihar, has been chosen for the country’s highest civilian award Bharat Ratna a day ahead of his birth anniversary. Karpoori Thakur, popularly known as ‘Jan Nayak’, served as the chief minister of Bihar from December 1970 to June 1971 and from December 1977 to April 1979. पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री और महान समाजवादी नेता …

How former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur, now awarded Bharat Ratna, is still relevant
11 months, 2 weeks ago

How former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur, now awarded Bharat Ratna, is still relevant

Firstpost  

He was often referred to as Jan Nayak. On Tuesday, former chief minister of Bihar Karpoori Thakur was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously, two days before his 100th birth anniversary. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar considers Karpoori Thakur as one of his mentors and influences in politics. Thakur’s Janata Party government implemented the recommendations of the Commission after he devised …

Nitish Kumar hails Bharat Ratna to ex-Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur, RJD leader terms it 'BJP's poll gimmick'
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar hails Bharat Ratna to ex-Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur, RJD leader terms it 'BJP's poll gimmick'

India TV News  

Nitish Kumar has welcomed the Union Government's decision to posthumously confer the Bharat Ratna on former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur. Following the announcement, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed his appreciation for conferring the highest civilian honour on Karpoori Thakur's 100th birth anniversary, anticipating a positive impact on the Dalits and marginalised communities. Nitish Kumar hails govt's decision "It …

Lalu Yadav takes dig at Centre over Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur, says 'Govt woke up when...'
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lalu Yadav takes dig at Centre over Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur, says 'Govt woke up when...'

India TV News  

Following the central government's decision to posthumously confer the Bharat Ratna on former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur, Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav lauded his "mentor" and expressed that the honour should have been bestowed upon him much earlier. Nitish Kumar's reaction on development However, Nitish Kumar has commended the Central Government for conferring the Bharat Ratna, the …

Karpoori Thakur’s vision of social justice inspires our governance model: Narendra Modi
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Karpoori Thakur’s vision of social justice inspires our governance model: Narendra Modi

The Hindu  

Today is the birth centenary of Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakurji, whose relentless pursuit of social justice created a positive impact in the lives of crores of people. Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakurji’s life revolved around the twin pillars of simplicity and social justice. Perhaps one of Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakurji’s most significant contributions to India was his role in strengthening the …

Bharat Ratna awarded posthumously to socialist leader Karpoori Thakur by President of India a day before his 100th birth anniversary
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bharat Ratna awarded posthumously to socialist leader Karpoori Thakur by President of India a day before his 100th birth anniversary

Op India  

On 23rd January, the President of India announced Bharat Ratna for socialist leader Karpoori Thakur based on the recommendations of Union government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. pic.twitter.com/nG7H80SwSZ — ANI January 23, 2024 Karpoori Thakur hailed from the Bihar state and had served as the state Chief Minister twice. "The President has been pleased to award Bharat Ratna to …

Former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur to be awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur to be awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously

India TV News  

Karpoori Thakur, former Bihar Chief Minister, will be awarded India's highest civilian -- Bharat Ratna, the Rashtrapati Bhavan announced on Tuesday. Taking to social media platform X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he's delighted that the Government of India has decided to confer the Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur Ji at a time when we are marking his birth centenary. …

Karpoori Thakur to get Bharat Ratna: All you need to know about Bihar's former CM
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Karpoori Thakur to get Bharat Ratna: All you need to know about Bihar's former CM

India TV News  

The Central Government on Tuesday announced Bharat Ratna for former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur, just before his 100th birth anniversary. The decision comes after Janata Dal United advocated for conferring Bharat Ratna on Karpoori Thakur; JDU expressed gratitude to the Modi government for the recognition. Contribution as Deputy CM When Mahamaya Prasad Sinha became the Chief Minister, Karpoori Thakur …

'Right decision': Nitish Kumar welcomes Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur, thanks PM Modi
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'Right decision': Nitish Kumar welcomes Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur, thanks PM Modi

India TV News  

Karpoori Thakur: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday welcomed Centre's decision to honour former CM Karpoori Thakur with India's highest civilian award -- Bharat Ratna -- saying it's a right decision, CM's office said in a statement." Meanwhile, family members of Karpoori Thakur exchanged sweets after government's annoucement for Bharat Ratna award for former chief minister posthumously. By conferring …

'Like Karpoori Thakur': Nitish Kumar Hints He May be Removed Midway Like Former CM
3 years, 11 months ago

'Like Karpoori Thakur': Nitish Kumar Hints He May be Removed Midway Like Former CM

News 18  

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Sunday hinted that he might be removed from office midway like Karpoori Thakur as he has been working for the welfare and progress of all sections of the society like the veteran socialist leader. “Karpoori Thakur Ji, as the CM, worked for the welfare of all sections of the society but he was removed from …

Ambedkar Jayanti: Political leaders pay tribute to B R Ambedkar on his anniversary
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India TV News  

The whole nation is observing the 128th birth anniversary of the father of Indian constitution and so the politicians are. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, Congress President Rahul Gandhi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee, Suresh Prabhu, and many others paid tribute to Baba Saheb Ambedkar. They took to their social media handles to pay tribute to …

Bharat Ratna for Pranab, Nanaji Deshmukh and Bhupen Hazarika
5 years, 11 months ago

Bharat Ratna for Pranab, Nanaji Deshmukh and Bhupen Hazarika

The Quint  

New Delhi, Jan 25 The Government on Friday night announced Bharat Ratna for former President Pranab Mukherjee, a Congressman all his life, Nanaji Deshmukh, one of the founders of BJP, and eminent Assamese poet and musician Bhupen Hazarika on the eve of the country's 70th Republic Day, choices that were perceived to be weighed heavily on personalities with an eye …

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