Patna witnessed a poignant gathering on Saturday where Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and ministers paid homage to Karpoori Thakur, the Bharat Ratna honoree known as Jan Nayak. The birth anniversary celebrations spotlighted his transformative impact on the state’s social fabric.
Shrawan Kumar highlighted Thakur’s humble origins and visionary leadership. ‘From darkness to light for the poor—that’s his gift, now realized under our CM,’ he stated, connecting historical efforts to contemporary successes in development.
Drawing from personal experience, Ram Kirpal Yadav praised Thakur’s inimitable qualities of truth and tenacity. ‘We celebrate with fervor each year, bowing in admiration,’ he added, emphasizing the irreplaceable void left by such a leader.
Minister Santosh Kumar Suman called for emulating Thakur’s championing of backward sections, a model for aspiring politicians. Former minister Sumit Kumar Singh reinforced Thakur’s status as social justice vanguard, with district-wide programs sustaining his memory.
These tributes not only mourn a legend but propel forward his ethos of empowerment. In Bihar’s political arena, Thakur’s jayanti stands as a clarion call for inclusive growth, binding past sacrifices to future promises.