Karpoori Thakur was an Indian politician who served as the two times Chief Minister of Bihar state. He is also a freedom fighter who participated in the Quit India movement during 1942.
Born humble, Karpoori Thakur rose to become Bihar’s beloved ‘Jan Nayak’, twice serving as Chief Minister. A champion of the underprivileged, he implemented land reforms, championed minimum wages, and fought for social justice, earning his reputation for integrity and a life dedicated to uplifting the downtrodden. His legacy as a fearless advocate for the marginalized remains an inspiration in Bihar and beyond.
Karpoori Thakur Biography
| Full name | Karpoori Thakur |
| Date of birth | 24 January 1924 |
| Died | 17 February 1988 (aged 64) |
| Native Place | Pitaunjhia (now Karpuri Gram) village, Samastipur district, Bihar |
| Occupation | Freedom Fighter, Teacher, Politician |
| Father name | Gokul Thakur |
| Mother name | Ramdulari Devi |
| Married | Yes |
| Spouse | Phulmani Devi |
| Children | Ram Nath Thakur (politician) Manorama Sharma, Pushpa Kumari Devi, Sushila Devi |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Community | Nai (caste of barbers) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Socialist Party (1952-1973)Bharatiya Kranti Dal (1973-1977)Janata Party (1977-1979) |
| Awards | Bharat Ratna (2024) |
Other details About Karpoori Thakur
- Chief Minister of Bihar: Twice (1970-71, 1977-79)
- Minister of Education of Bihar: 1967-1968
- Popularly known as: Jan Nayak (People’s Hero)
- Famous for:
- Advocating for the rights of the underprivileged, especially farmers and backward communitiesImplementing progressive policies like land reforms and minimum wageLeading a simple and austere life
- Upholding social justice and fighting against corruption
Additional notable achievements:
“Karpoori Thakur got a rare honour posthumously. On his centenary. the central government of India honored him with the highest civilian award of India ‘Bharat Ratna”
- Played a key role in the merger of Socialist Party and Bhartiya Kranti Dal into the Janata Party.
- Led the first non-Congress government in Bihar after independence.
- Introduced the “Karpoori Thakur Minimum Wages Act” to guarantee fair wages for agricultural workers.
- Championed the cause of prohibition in Bihar, although it couldn’t be implemented during his tenure.
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Finally, a man who led a simple life with down to earth nature, spent most of his time with the common people and for the betterment of the poor. He was also a freedom fighter who participated in the Quit India movement and spent 26 months in the Jail for his participation in the freedom struggle.
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