As per report it has been more than 77 years since india got independence, but it is true that till date no person from the tribal community has received the Bharat Ratna award, whereas according to the 2011 census, about 9 percent of the country's population are tribals. Many tribal leaders and activists have been raising their voice that any person from the tribal community should also be honored with Bharat Ratna. Some people have been demanding Bharat Ratna for tribal leaders like Birsa Munda, Tantya Bhil and Jaipal Singh Munda.
Meanwhile Tribal society has made important contribution to the development of India. He played an important role in the freedom struggle. Till now only 5 women have been honored with the Bharat Ratna award. This number is 9.40% of the total 53 people who received the award. indira gandhi was the first woman in the country to be given the Bharat Ratna. He was given this honor for his extraordinary contribution in the field of social service. indira gandhi liberated bangladesh in the India-Pakistan war of 1971. She was prime minister from 1966 to 1977 and from 1980 to 1984.
Moreover apart from indira gandhi, who are the other 4 women?
In 1980, social worker mother teresa was awarded the Bharat Ratna. In 1979 he was also given the Nobel Peace Prize.
Social worker Aruna Asaf ali was honored in 1997. He played a lead role in the Quit india Movement in 1942.
Carnatic classical singer MS Subbulakshmi was also honored in 1998. Magsaysay Award was given in 1974.
singer lata mangeshkar was also given Bharat Ratna in 2001. She is also called the Nightingale of India. He was also awarded the dadasaheb phalke Award.
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