Though 43 eminent persons have been awarded with Bharat Ratna, the highest National Award, till now, while living or posthumously since its introduction in 1954, the greatest Indian, Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation, was not awarded the same. Why was Mahatmaji not awarded the greatest award of the country? It does not seem that the government may not have considered his name. There might be some reason behind the omission.

It is true that when the award was instituted in 1954, it was intended for living persons only and not posthumously. Hence Mahatma Gandhi could not be considered.But when the rules changed and the same was awarded posthumously, why Mahatmaji was not given? Is it that the Mahatma was a person far above the grant of such an award? Or is it that , Mahatmaji has stated some time that such award need not be given to him. It is also to be known whether any Prime Minister has recommended and if so why it was not given.Some explanations should come from the Government to satisfy the common people.