Jitan Ram Manjhi praised the Centre’s decision to give ‘Bharat Ratna’ to Karpoori Thakur

Patna: Hindustani Awam Morcha President Jitan Ram Manjhi has expressed happiness over the Central Government’s decision to posthumously award Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur, former Chief Minister of Bihar and a symbol of social justice, and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that this It is a matter of respect. For all the backward class people.

Speaking to ANI here on Wednesday, Manjhi said that the impossible is possible under the PM. “With PM Modi, the impossible is possible…If Modi is there, even the impossible becomes possible and he proved it. Prime Minister Modi, known for honoring his commitments, enhanced the prestige of Karpoori Thakur and the dignity of all marginalized communities.

“Karpoori Thakur had done a lot for the welfare of SC, ST and other deprived communities,” he said. Manjhi also requested the Central Government to honor Dashrath Manjhi and freedom fighter and first Chief Minister Dr. Shri Krishna Singh with Bharat Ratna. Minister of Bihar.

Dashrath Manjhi, a resident of Nagar village in Gaya district, worked in road construction from 1960 to 1982. Due to his efforts, Ghivra Mauza of Dashrath Nagar of Gehlaur Valley was connected to Atarra Block, Wazirganj, due to which the distance was reduced from 75 km to just one km.
He said, “On this occasion, I request PM Modi to also honor Dashrath Manjhi and Dr. Krishna Singh with Bharat Ratna as they made continuous efforts for the upliftment of the marginalized people.” Karpoori Thakur was born in 1924 into 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 served as the Chief Minister of Bihar and was a leading figure in the struggle against social discrimination and inequality. His commitment to affirmative action gave representation and opportunities to the poor, oppressed, exploited and deprived sections of the country.