By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Saturday, January 24, 2026
AGARTALA: The Other Backward Classes (OBC) Department of the Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) today celebrated the 102nd Birth Anniversary of the legendary socialist leader and former Bihar Chief Minister, Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur. The commemorative event was held at Congress Bhavan in Agartala, where party leaders and workers gathered to pay tribute to the man popularly known as “Jan Nayak” (People’s Leader).
Tribute to the Pioneer of Social Justice
The program began with the offering of floral tributes to the portrait of Karpoori Thakur. TPCC President Asish Kumar Saha led the ceremony, joined by senior leaders of the OBC Department and other frontal organizations of the party.
Addressing the gathering, Asish Kumar Saha highlighted Karpoori Thakur’s lifelong struggle for the upliftment of the marginalized, exploited, and backward sections of society.
“Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur was the architect of social justice in India. His visionary policies, especially his formula for reservations for the backward classes, paved the way for the empowerment of millions. Today, as we celebrate his 102nd birth anniversary, the Congress party reaffirms its commitment to his ideals of equality and dignity for all,” Asish Kumar Saha stated.
Focus on OBC Rights in Tripura
The OBC Department of Tripura Congress used the occasion to discuss the current socio-economic status of the OBC community in the state. Leaders expressed concern over the “slow implementation” of central and state welfare schemes intended for backward classes.
- Call for Action: The party demanded that the state government conduct a comprehensive survey to ensure that benefits reach the most deserving members of the OBC community.
- Ideological Connect: Speakers noted that Karpoori Thakur’s philosophy of “simple living and high thinking” serves as a guiding light for political workers in the modern era.
Legacy of “Jan Nayak”
The celebration underscored the historical significance of Karpoori Thakur, who was recently honored with the Bharat Ratna (posthumously). His legacy, which includes making primary education free and advocating for land reforms, continues to resonate in the political discourse surrounding the “Mandal” and “Social Justice” movements.
The event concluded with a pledge by the party workers to take the message of Karpoori Thakur to the grassroots levels of Tripura, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas where the backward communities reside.
