Karpoori thakur: (24 January 1924 – 17 February 1988)

Karpoori Thakur (24 January 1924 – 17 February 1988) was an Indian politician who twice served as the 11th Chief Minister of Bihar , first from December 1970 to June 1971, and then from June 1977 to April 1979. Known for his honesty and simplicity, Mr. Thakur , himself belonging to a minority caste, led subaltern classes across castes in his political career to emerge as a significant figure in the... As Bihar goes to polls and every major contender claims to be the most fitting successor to his legacy, ThePrint explains Karpoori Thakur ’s political legacy. Born to Gokul Thakur and Ramdulari Devi in Pitaunjhia (now Karpuri Gram) village in Samastipur District of Bihar on March 24, 1924, Karpoori Thakur emerged as a huge figure in Indian politics, leaving an important mark on Bihar’s socio-political landscape.