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

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

65% : This "Karpoori Thakur Formula" was a significant step towards affirmative action in independent India.
56% : He served twice as Bihar's Chief Minister and is remembered for his commitment to the underprivileged by implementing education reforms, prohibiting alcohol, and introducing forward-looking affirmative action for women and the economically weaker sections.
56% : His policy aimed to address the historical marginalisation of various communities by providing affirmative action in education, government jobs, and public services.
56% : As the first non-Congress socialist Chief Minister of Bihar, he embodied a socialist ideology focused on the upliftment of the poor and backward classes.
47% : Karpoori Thakur's importance in Bihar politics lies in his role as a socialist icon who championed social justice, particularly for the marginalised, through policies like the "Karpoori Thakur Formula" for reservations.

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