A day after the announcement of Bharat Ratna for Karpoori Thakur, BJP claims his legacy and emphasizes the commonalities between Thakur and PM Modi. Thakur’s birth centenary celebration was attended by top BJP leaders who praised Modi for honoring Thakur’s legacy. They highlighted Thakur’s journey from a poor family background to becoming the CM of Bihar and discussed the welfare initiatives of Modi’s government guided by Thakur’s ideals.