Bharat Ratna Award: Know interesting facts, eligibility and more

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Eligibility:

Originally, it was only given to civilians, but in 2011, eligibility was expanded to include contributions in any field, including public service. Image credits: Getty

Multiple Awardees:

Several recipients, including Jawaharlal Nehru, have received the Bharat Ratna posthumously. Image credits: Getty

First Recipient:

The first awardee was politician C. Rajagopalachari. Image credits: Getty

Non-citizens:

Only two non-citizens, Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan and Nelson Mandela, have been honored. Image credits: Getty

Jewelry Design:

The award's design features a peepal leaf-shaped medallion and a lotus-shaped emblem. Image credits: Instagram Find Next One