Thakurji joined Janata party early in the 1980s to fulfill the demands of poor people from his constituency.

He was an active supporter of women's rights and is fondly remembered by his fellow party colleagues.

[3][4] Thakur Ji Pathak was appointed as National General Secretary of Janata Dal in 1989.

[2][5] In March 1994, Thakur Ji Pahak was shot by some anti social elements in front of the Jamshedpur High Court.

[1][6][7][8] After the incident of his murder, his followers named him as "Shaheed Thakur ji Pathak".