Patna, Jan. 24 -- Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Saturday paid tribute to former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur on his birth anniversary.

He remembers him as a towering leader of socialism and a lifelong champion of the poor, backward classes, and the oppressed.

In a post on X, Lalu Prasad wrote, "A standard-bearer of socialism who dedicated his life to uplifting the lives of the deprived, neglected, poor, and oppressed, an inspiration to countless Dalits and backward classes, a advocate of social equality, a great freedom fighter, teacher, and a true son of the soil, our guiding light and former Chief Minister, Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur, we offer our heartfelt salutations, profound respect, and humble tri...