Answer: Bihar
Notes: Prominent Gandhian socialist leader and former Bihar chief minister, Karpoori Thakur, will posthumously receive the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award instituted in 1954. The award recognizes exceptional service in any field, and recipients, limited to three annually, receive a certificate and medallion. While traditionally for Indian-born citizens, exceptions include Mother Teresa, Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, and Nelson Mandela. Recommendations come directly from the Prime Minister to the President, with no formal requirements. The award, per constitutional guidelines, cannot be used as a prefix or suffix to the recipient's name.
