Which statement is not related to Karpoori Thakur ? |
He was a freedom fighter He was a social leader He was a strong supporter of English language He introduced reservations for the backward classes in Bihar |
He was a strong supporter of English language |
The correct answer is Option (3) - He was a strong supporter of English language Karpoori Thakur was a prominent political leader from Bihar and served as the Chief Minister of Bihar during two distinct periods: from December 1970 to June 1971, and again from June 1977 to April 1979. He was not only a dedicated Freedom Fighter but also a notable socialist leader, actively involved in labor and peasant movements. He was also one of the strong opponent of the use of english language. Thakur held a firm allegiance to the ideologies propagated by Ram Manohar Lohia and played an integral role in various movements, including the one led by Jayaprakash Narayan (JP). He is known for his decision to introduce reservations for the backward classes in Bihar during his second Chief Ministership. |