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The first recipient of the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, was C. Rajagopalachari in 1954. However, he declined the award initially, expressing that he did not want to accept any official honors. Eventually, he accepted it, but his initial refusal is often highlighted as a testament to his humility and dedication to public service.

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