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Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian honor.
According to News18, the demand to award Bhikhari Thakur with the Bharat Ratna has been raised again, with BJP MP Manoj Tiwari writing a letter to Home Minister Amit Shah. The article discusses the life and work of Bhikhari Thakur, a renowned Bhojpuri poet and social reformer. Additionally, the legacy of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, a former President of India and recipient of the Bharat Ratna, is also being remembered on his death anniversary. The Bharat Ratna award has been bestowed upon several distinguished individuals since its inception in 1954, including notable figures such as Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan. The selection process for the Bharat Ratna involves a thorough evaluation of candidates by the Government of India, with the President of India presenting the award to the selected recipients.