Karpoori Thakur: A look at the socialist icon's legacy and significance in Bihar politics

Kicking off his election campaign in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Karpoori Gram in Samastipur to pay tributes and meet the family of social icon Bharat Ratna awardee Karpoori Thakur on Friday. This marks a defining role in NDA's election campaign given the stature Karpoori Thakur holds in Bihar and its politics.

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