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From C Rajagopalachari to Karpoori Thakur: List of Bharat Ratna winners

Bharat Ratna is awarded to people for their exceptional public service and performance of the highest order in any field like literature, science and art

Bharat Ratna award to Karpoori reflects Modi govt's desperation: Congress

The Congress on Wednesday welcomed the decision to confer Bharat Ratna to former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur and said it reflects the Narendra Modi government's desperation and hypocrisy. Thakur was a champion of social justice and conducting a nationwide caste census would be an appropriate tribute to him, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said. "Even though it reflects the Modi Govt's desperation and hypocrisy, the Indian National Congress welcomes the posthumously awarded Bharat Ratna to the champion of social justice Jannayak Karpoori Thakurji," Ramesh said in a post on X. "'Bhagidari Nyay' is one of the five pillars of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. It will need a nation-wide caste census as a starting point. "Rahul Gandhi has been consistently advocating this but the Modi Government has all along refused to release the results of the Socio Economic Caste Census 2011 and also refused to commit itself to conduct an updated nation-wide caste census which will be the

Bharat Ratna for Karpoori Thakur: All you need to know about 'Jan Nayak'

Karpoori Thakur, who is considered to be the fountainhead of OBC politics in Bihar, served as the state's CM for two short tenures

Karpoori Thakur should have received Bharat Ratna long ago: Lalu Yadav

Taking a dig at the Centre, the RJD chief said that after the Bihar government conducted the caste census, the central government woke up and focused on the benefit of Bahujans

Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur worked to create a more inclusive society

Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur ji's life revolved around the twin pillars of simplicity and social justice. Till his last breath, his simple lifestyle and humble nature resonated deeply with the people

Former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur to be awarded Bharat Ratna

During his nearly ten years at the helm, the PM tried melding the 'Mandal versus Kamandal' politics of 1990

Bharat Ratna: 'Jannayak' Karpoori Thakur, mentor to likes of Lalu, Nitish

Former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur, who has been chosen for the country's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna, is remembered as a stalwart of social justice and an inspiring figure in Indian politics. Hailing from the extremely backward class Nai (barber), Thakur was born in an impoverished family in Samastipur district but went on to make giant strides in politics that earned him the epithet Jannayak (people's leader). The official announcement which came a day ahead of Thakur's birth anniversary, hailed the socialist leader's lifelong dedication to the upliftment of the underprivileged sections of society and his relentless fight for social Justice. Born in 1924, Thakur went on to become the Chief Minister in the 1970s and his tenure is best remembered for introducing reservations for the backward classes, besides the state's first brush with prohibition. He died in 1988. Leaders of the current era like JD(U) president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and RJD head L

He worked for the poor: PM hails Bihar's former CM Karpoori Thakur

With the government deciding to confer former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur with the Bharat Ratna posthumously, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said this prestigious recognition is a testament to the socialist leader's enduring efforts as a champion for the marginalised and a stalwart of equality. Thakur was born in 1924 in one of the most backward sections of society- the Nai Samaj (barber community). He was a leader whose political journey was marked by his unwavering commitment to the marginalised sections of society. The Rashtrapati Bhavan announced on Tuesday that Thakur will be awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously. Thakur, popularly known as 'jannayak', served as chief minister from December 1970 to June 1971 and from December 1977 to April 1979. He died on February 17, 1988. In a post on X, Modi said he is delighted that the government has decided to confer the Bharat Ratna on "the beacon of social justice, the great Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur" and that too at

Former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur to be awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously

He was a former Bihar Chief Minister and was known for championing the cause of the backward classes

KCR demands Bharat Ratna for social reformer Sathe, says will write to PM

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Tuesday said he will write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to confer Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award, on noted Marathi poet and social reformer Annabhau Sathe. The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) party chief, who visited Sathe's memorial at Wategaon in Sangli district of Maharashtra earlier in the day, said the Telangana government will be writing to the Centre on the issue. He asked the Maharashtra government to also write to the Centre to accord the highest honour to Sathe, who was born on August 1, 1920 and died on July 18, 1969. Rao, popularly known as KCR, paid respects at the memorial of Sathe at Wategaon, the birthplace of the legendary poet. Sathe hailed from the backward Matang community and rose to become a powerful voice of the Samyukta Maharashtra movement that sought a separate state for Marathi-speaking people. He wrote poems, and songs attacking societal ills. Sathe is deeply revered among Dalits and .

From student to the God of Cricket: Sachin Tendulkar's journey to the top

Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar played 200 test matches and 463 ODIs, amassing 15,921 runs in test matches and 18,426 runs in ODIs

No formal recommendations for 'Bharat Ratna' necessary: MoS Nityanand Rai

Union Minister of State (MoS) Nityanand Rai said in the Lok Sabha that the decisions regarding the award of Bharat Ratna are taken from time to time and no formal recommendations are necessary

SP members to commemorate Mulayam's legacy; seek Bharat Ratna for leader

After the demise of Samajwadi patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav, party workers are seeking steps to commemorate his memory

APJ Abdul Kalam death anniversary: Top quotes by the 'Missile Man of India'

APJ Abdul Kalam died on July 27, 2015 at the age of 83

Prominent crossing in Ayodhya to be developed, named after Lata Mangeshkar

Songs sung by Lata Mangeshkar that were dedicated to Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman would also be played in Ayodhya

Delhi HC refuses to entertain PIL seeking Bharat Ratna for Ratan Tata

A bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi stated that it was not for the court to direct the authorities to award the highest civilian honour to a person

'Void in our nation': Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar dies at age 92

She had over 30,000 songs to her name and was awarded Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, in 2001.

Best of BS Opinion: Targeting taxpayers, Bharat Ratna for Dr Kurien & more

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Friday

Bharat Ratna for Dr Kurien

Shailesh Dobhal argues why it makes sense to award Bharat Ratna to Verghese Kurien

Kejriwal pitches for Bharat Ratna for Sunderlal Bahuguna posthumously

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday sought that the country's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, be given to noted environmentalist Sunderlal Bahuguna posthumously