By- Srishti Verma
Karpoori Thakur, Former Chief Minister of Bihar, and socialist leader, also known by the name ‘Jan Nayak’ i.e. (leader of the people).
Karpoori Thakur is chosen for the country's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna
Karpoori Thakur served as Bihar’s CM twice: From December 1970 to June 1971, and again from December 1977 to April 1979.
Some of the slogans of Karpoori Thakur were:
“Adhikar Chaho toh ladna seekho Pag pag par tum adna seekho Jeena hai to marna seekho” If you want rights, learn to fight, Learn to persevere every step of the way, If you want to live, learn to die.
“Jab tak bhookha insaan rahega, Dharti par toofan rahega” As long as there is hunger in people, there will be a storm on earth
“Kamaane wala khayega, Lootne wala jayega” Earning hands will eat Robbers will go
“Poora rashan, poora kaam, Nahi to hogi chakka jaam” Full ration, full work Otherwise there will be traffic jam