Key Points
On his birth centenary on January 24, Karpoori Thakur, former CM of Bihar, was conferred upon the Bharat Ratna during an event in which several ministers were present..
In his last interview in 1988, Thakur spoke about the issues plaguing Bihar at the time, and why he was worried about the wrongs of the rich and powerful...
Thakur served as Bihars chief minister twice and under him, the state administration introduced quotas for backward classes in Bihar, which in turn laid the groundwork for the Mandal Commission across the nation later...
Jis most significant contributions to India was his role in strengthening the affirmative action apparatus for the backward classes, with the hope that they were given the representation and opportunities they deserved..
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