Karpoori Thakur, a prominent Gandhian socialist leader and former Bihar chief minister, will be awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously

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Karpoori Thakur, a prominent Gandhian socialist leader and former Bihar chief minister, will receive the 'Bharat Ratna' posthumously.

The Bharat Ratna

It is the country's highest civilian award, instituted in 1954.

Eligibility

•  These awards are open to all individuals, regardless of race, occupation, position, or gender. It is given in recognition of outstanding service or performance in any field of human endeavour.

• Though the Bharat Ratna is typically bestowed upon Indian-born citizens, it has been given to one naturalized citizen, Mother Teresa, as well as two non-Indians, Pakistani national Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan and former South African President Nelson Mandela.

• The original statutes did not allow for posthumous awards, but were amended in 1955 to do so. Former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri was the first person to be honored posthumously. 

• The Prime Minister personally recommends the Bharat Ratna to the President, and no formal recommendations are required. The number of annual awards is limited to a maximum of three per year.

• The recipient of the award is presented with a Sanad (certificate) signed by the President, as well as a medallion. The award does not include a monetary grant.

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