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Bharat Ratna: Ratan Tata breathed his last on Wednesday night. The whole country is in shock after hearing this news. Everyone respects Ratan Tata because of what he did for the country. Meanwhile, after his death, demand is being raised to give him Bharat Ratna. Shiv Sena has also demanded to give him Bharat Ratna. Shiv Sena leader Rahul Kanal has written a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde urging him to propose Ratan Tata's name to the Central Government for the Bharat Ratna Award.
What is Bharat Ratna Award?
Bharat Ratna is the country's highest civilian honour. This award is given to people who have provided exceptional service in any field. In which there is no discrimination on the basis of caste, profession, position or gender. Bharat Ratna was established in the year 1954. The first recipients of Bharat Ratna were Chakraborty Rajagopalachari and Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Indira Gandhi was the first woman to receive the Bharat Ratna.
Who got the honor of Bharat Ratna posthumously?
Bharat Ratna is given to living people but there are some personalities who have been awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously. Lala Lajpat Rai was the first person to receive this honor posthumously. He was the second Prime Minister of India and led India to victory in the India-Pakistan war of 1965. Apart from this, 18 people including Karpoori Thakur, Chaudhary Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, Baba Saheb Ambedkar, Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati, Rajkumar Sanyal have been awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously.
What is the significance of giving Bharat Ratna after death?
The purpose of awarding Bharat Ratna posthumously is to recognize the contribution of individuals who are no longer alive but whose works and ideas have had a profound impact on the society. This honor is a medium to remember his contribution and inspire future generations.
This honor of Bharat Ratna is a matter of pride not only for the recipient but also for his family and society. This award is part of the legacy that plays an important role in the development of Indian culture and society.