BSP chief Mayawati demands Bharat Ratna for party founder and Dalit icon Kanshi Ram
India | February 09, 2024 15:59 ISTThe Government of India had instituted two civilian awards - Bharat Ratna and Padma Vibhushan - in 1954. The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of the country. It is awarded in recognition of exceptional service or performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavour.