Former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur To Be Awarded Bharat Ratna Posthumously

Born on January 24, 1924, Thakur served as the Chief Minister of Bihar from December 1970 to June 1971 (Socialist Party/Bharatiya Kranti Dal), and from December 1977 to April 1979 (Janata Party)Born on January 24, 1924, Thakur served as the Chief Minister of Bihar from December 1970 to June 1971 (Socialist Party/Bharatiya Kranti Dal), and from December 1977 to April 1979 (Janata Party)