Vice President Radhakrishnan pays tributes to Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur on his death anniversary
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan paid floral tributes to Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur on his death anniversary at Uparashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, on 17 February 2026.
Summary
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan paid floral tributes to Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur on his death anniversary at Uparashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, on 17 February 2026. Describing him as a true 'Jan Nayak', the Vice President said Karpoori Thakur dedicated his life to social justice, the empowerment of the underprivileged and public service, and that his simplicity and integrity continue to inspire the nation.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 17 February 2026, Uparashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
- Occasion
- Death anniversary of Karpoori Thakur
- Paid tribute
- Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan
- Honour
- Bharat Ratna
- Popular title
- Jan Nayak
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur, to whom the Vice President paid tributes on his death anniversary on 17 February 2026, is popularly known as:
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Correct answer: B — Jan Nayak
The Vice President described Karpoori Thakur as a true 'Jan Nayak'.