New Delhi, India — Seventeen Members of Parliament have been honored with the prestigious Sansad Ratna Awards for 2025, recognizing their outstanding contributions in the Lok Sabha. This year’s recipients include notable figures such as Supriya Sule from the Nationalist Congress Party, Ravi Kishan and Nishikant Dubey from the Bharatiya Janata Party, and Arvind Sawant from the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction.
Among the accolades, four Special Jury Awards were presented to individuals for their remarkable consistency in enhancing parliamentary democracy over three consecutive terms. Bhartruhari Mahtab of the BJP from Odisha, N K Premachandran of the Revolutionary Socialist Party from Kerala, Supriya Sule of the NCP-SP from Maharashtra, and Shrirang Appa Barne of Shiv Sena from Maharashtra stood out for maintaining exemplary performance since the 16th Lok Sabha.
Additional awardees include a diverse group of parliamentarians such as Smita Uday Wagh, Naresh Mhaske, Varsha Gaikwad, Medha Kulkarni, Praveen Patel, Bidyut Baran Mahato, and Dilip Saikia, all from various political parties, demonstrating a bipartisan acknowledgment of exceptional parliamentary service.
In recognition of collective efforts, the Standing Committee on Finance, led by Bhartruhari Mahtab, along with the Standing Committee on Agriculture, chaired by Dr. Charanjit Singh Channi from the Congress party, received accolades for their high-quality reports and substantial contributions to legislative oversight. These committees play a crucial role in ensuring effective governance and accountability within the legislative framework.
The Sansad Ratna Awards ceremony took place on July 26, 2025, at Maharashtra Sadan, celebrating the noteworthy achievements of parliamentarians who have significantly influenced legislative practices in India.
This initiative emphasizes the importance of diligence and commitment in the realm of governance, encouraging members to strive for excellence in their parliamentary duties.
As the nation moves forward, these recognitions highlight the ongoing need for effective representation and legislative effectiveness in addressing the concerns of the citizens.
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