The first recipients of the Bharat Ratna were politician C. Rajagopalachari, philosopher Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, and scientist C. V. Raman, who were honoured in 1954.
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1) Sir Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1888–1975)
The Second President and the First Vice President of India, A Philosopher belonging to Tamil Nadu whose birthday is commemorated as “Teachers’ Day”.
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2) Chakravarti Rajagopalachari /Rajaji(1878–1972)
The last Governor General of British India who was also an Indian Freedom Fighter, belonging to Tamilnadu
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3) Sir C. V. Raman ( 1888–1970)
Nobel-prize winning Physicist belonging to Tamil Nadu
