PATNA, Jan. 24 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah, Bihar governor Arif Mohammad Khan and chief minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday paid tributes to former CM Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur on his 102nd birth anniversary.

In a post on X, PM Modi said, "On the occasion of the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister of Bihar, Bharat Ratna Jananayak Karpoori Thakur Ji, I offer my humble salutations. The upliftment of the exploited, deprived and weaker sections of society was always at the centre of his politics. For his simplicity and dedication to public service, he will forever remain memorable and exemplary."

Karpoori Thakur, popularly known as "Jannayak" (leader of the people), was Bihar CM from 1970 to 1971 a...