BJP OBC wing chief Laxman said this about Karpoori Thakur getting ‘Bharat Ratna’
Hyderabad: BJP’s OBC Morcha national president K Laxman on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress after it claimed that the Centre’s decision to confer ‘Bharat Ratna’ on former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur was taken keeping in mind the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. It has been taken with care.
Speaking to ANI on Wednesday, the senior BJP leader from Telangana said the Congress cannot tolerate the champion of social justice being awarded the country’s highest civilian honor posthumously, claiming that the grand old party had never honored him. Didn’t acknowledge the ‘sacrifice’ or give them proper recognition.
Earlier, on Tuesday evening, Rashtrapati Bhavan issued an official release informing that the late former CM of Bihar, who fought for the independence of the country and dedicated his life for the upliftment of backward classes, will be honored with ‘Bharat Ratna’. .
Laxman’s sharp reply came in response to Congress leader Tariq Anwar’s statement in which he had said that the BJP-led NDA government at the Center has decided to select the former Bihar CM for the country’s highest honor keeping in mind the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Have decided.
Anwar said, “Although there is no doubt that no one deserves the ‘Bharat Ratna’ more than him, it is clear that the BJP has reached this decision keeping in mind the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.” Taking aim at the Congress over Anwar’s statement, the BJP leader said, “It is extremely shameful that responsible Congress leaders are making such statements. Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to give the country’s highest honor to Karpuri ji. Later) 100th birth anniversary.
They (Congress) are struggling to accept this decision because they never recognized his sacrifice and his service to the nation (when he was in power at the Centre). “Congress sheds crocodile tears on OBCs. They betrayed the OBCs and left them in neglect all those years when they were in power. From Nehru to Rahul Gandhi, they have betrayed our OBC brothers and sisters. He opposed the OBC recommendations. Mandal Commission (for OBC reservation). PM Modi has today emerged as the messiah of the poor and backward classes and Congress cannot tolerate this,” Laxman said.
This prestigious award is a tribute to Karpoori Thakur’s lifelong dedication to the upliftment of the underprivileged sections of the society and his tireless fight for social justice. Affectionately known as ‘Jan Nayak’ (People’s Leader), Thakur’s simplicity in personal conduct was inspiring and his contribution to Indian politics has been monumental.
The former Chief Minister of Bihar was born on January 24, 1924 and died on February 17, 1988. Thakur was born in the Nai community, one of the most backward sections of the society. He was a remarkable leader whose political journey was marked by his unwavering commitment towards the marginalized sections of the society.
He not only served as the Chief Minister of Bihar, but was also a prominent figure in the struggle against social discrimination and inequality. His commitment to affirmative action gave representation and opportunities to the poor, the oppressed, the exploited and the deprived sections of the country.
Starting his political career with the Praja Socialist Party, he later associated with the Janata Party during his initial tenure as Chief Minister of Bihar from 1977 to 1979. Over time, he established relations with the Janata Dal, marking a significant change. His political affiliation.
