Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:59am on 24 Jan 2024,Wednesday Politics
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar suggests Prime Minister Narendra Modi may attempt to take "full credit" for conferring Bharat Ratna on late CM Karpoori Thakur. Kumar, addressing an event commemorating Thakur's birth centenary, acknowledges being informed by Thakur's son about the PM's call. While expressing gratitude, Kumar emphasizes a longstanding JD(U) demand for Thakur's recognition. Thakur, the first non-Congress socialist CM, posthumously received Bharat Ratna. The Congress welcomes the decision but deems it reflective of Modi's desperation and hypocrisy. Thakur's legacy inspires Kumar's commitment to social justice and OBC welfare measures.
