Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary paid floral tribute to the statue of former Bihar Chief Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Karpoori Thakur. Photo: Aftab Alam Siddiqui
By A CorrespondentÂ
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday announced the development of a dedicated reading room at the Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur Memorial Museum.
During his visit to the museum premises, the Chief Minister paid floral tribute to the statue of former Bihar Chief Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Karpoori Thakur. He also offered homage to his portrait inside the memorial building.
Choudhary later inspected various sections of the museum, including the photo gallery showcasing key moments from Thakur’s tenure as Chief Minister and his association with social movements. He also reviewed the preserved bedroom, library and dining hall within the premises.
Officials briefed the Chief Minister in detail about the museum, stating that several personal belongings of Thakur have been carefully preserved. These include his clothes, spectacles, pen, academic mark sheets and school certificates. Photographs and documents related to his tenure and role in the freedom movement are also on display.
Directing the Secretary of the Department of Art and Culture, Choudhary instructed that a reading room (study hall) be developed within the museum building. He said the facility would enable visitors to gain deeper insights into Thakur’s simplicity and struggles through books and periodicals available in the library.
Senior officials, including departmental representatives and museum staff, were present on the occasion.
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