Political Battle Intensifies Over 'Jan Nayak' Title in Bihar Election: Congress, BJP, and Allies Clash Over Karpoori Thakur's Legacy

Oct 28, 2025 02:19 pm CST

As Bihar's election approaches, a heated dispute has erupted among political parties over the prestigious 'Jan Nayak' title traditionally associated with socialist icon Karpoori Thakur. The Congress, RJD, and Samajwadi Party are claiming this honorific for their respective leaders, while the BJP-led alliance emphasizes that only Thakur deserves this recognition. This controversy highlights the enduring influence of Thakur's political legacy in Bihar's electoral landscape.