Former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur will be awarded India's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, posthumously.

• The socialist icon is well-known for his efforts to uplift the backward classes in Bihar.
• Karpoori Thakur was the pioneer in providing the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) with the benefit of reservation as he implemented the recommendations of the Mungeri Lal Commission during his tenure as Bihar CM from 1977 to 1979.
• This award not only honours his remarkable contributions but also inspires us to continue his mission of creating a more just and equitable society.