The President of India announced the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award, posthumously for former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur. Known as "Jan Nayak" (People's Leader), Thakur was a champion of social justice and played a pivotal role in implementing reservation policies for backward classes in Bihar.
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Who was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in January 2026, popularly known as "Jan Nayak"?
Correct Answer: Karpoori Thakur