Shri Amit Shah Releases ₹100 Coin in Honour of Shri Karpoori Thakur

The Minister of Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah, released the ₹100 commemorative coin and postage stamp while marking the Birth Centenary of Late Shri Karpoori Thakur today, January 24, 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

Among the dignitaries present were Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of Law & Justice, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Culture; Shri Hukmdev Narayan Yadav, Former Union Minister of Cabinet Textile and Food Processing Industries; Dr. Virendra Kumar, Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment; Shri Nityanand Rai, Minister of State for Home Affairs; and Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi, Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture of India, among others.

The late Former Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Karpoori Thakur, renowned for his advocacy for the backward classes, will be posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, as announced by the Rashtrapati Bhavan in a communique. This significant recognition was declared yesterday, a day before his Birth Centenary.

Expressing his thoughts on January 23, 2024, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi highlighted that this honour is a testament to Karpoori Thakur's enduring efforts in advocating for the marginalized, standing as a symbol of equality and empowerment. The award not only acknowledges his remarkable contributions but also serves as an inspiration to uphold his mission of fostering a more just and equitable society.

This marks the second commemorative coin release for the year 2024, minted by the India Government Mint, Kolkata. Stay tuned for upcoming booking details to get updates on booking from the India Government Mint's website.

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