Parties United in Praising Bharat Ratna for Social Justice Icon Thakur, But Divided on Policy Action
• Congress renews call for nationwide caste census, says it's needed for social justice and to honor Karpoori Thakur
• Rahul Gandhi welcomes Bharat Ratna for Thakur but criticizes "symbolic politics," calls for real justice
• RJD and Nitish Kumar's JD(U) alliance partners in Bihar race to take credit for Bharat Ratna decision
• Tejashwi Yadav thanks government and shares old speeches demanding honor for the socialist leader
• Thakur known for fighting for marginalized groups; implemented reservations for economically backward