Key Points
- 17 Members of Parliament (MPs) from various parties felicitated with the 2025 Sansad Ratna Award in Delhi on Saturday.
- Maharashtra leads with 7 MPs winning the prestigious honour, followed by MPs from BJP, NCP (Sharad faction), Congress, Shiv Sena, and Revolutionary Samajwadi Party.
- Special Jury Awards given to MPs recognized for extraordinary parliamentary contribution, including Bhartruhari Mahtab, NK Premachandran, Supriya Sule, and Shrirang Appa Barne.
- Standing Committees on Finance and Agriculture also acknowledged for outstanding reports and legislative work.
- Recipients selected through a transparent jury process led by NCBC Chairman Hansraj Ahir; Sansad Ratna was initiated in 2010 by the Prime Point Foundation.
New Delhi: In a vibrant ceremony hosted in the Lok Sabha, 17 parliamentarians from across India’s political spectrum received the 2025 Sansad Ratna Award on Saturday, celebrating excellence in legislative performance and parliamentary contribution during the 17th Lok Sabha.
The event recognized MPs for their consistently impactful participation and legislative work, setting exemplary standards in parliamentary proceedings. This year, Maharashtra stood out with the largest contingent seven MPs from Maharashtra were among the awardees, representing parties such as the BJP, Congress, NCP (Sharad), and Shiv Sena.
Full List of Notable Awardees
Among the BJP recipients were Ravi Kishan, Nishikant Dubey, Bhartruhari Mahtab, Smita Uday Wagh, Medha Kulkarni, Praveen Patel, Vidyut Baran Mahto, and Dilip Saukia.
- NCP (Sharad faction): Supriya Sule
- Shiv Sena: Shrirang Appa Barne
- Congress: Varsha Gaikwad, Charanjit Singh Channi
- Revolutionary Samajwadi Party: NK Premachandran (the sole MP from his party)
Award Categories and Noteworthy Recognitions
The Sansad Ratna awards include special jury recognitions and committee category honors:
- Special Jury Awards this year went to Bhartruhari Mahtab (BJP), NK Premachandran (Revolutionary Samajwadi Party), Supriya Sule (NCP Sharad), and Shrirang Appa Barne (Shiv Sena) for their distinguished parliamentary roles.
- Standing Committee on Finance, headed by Bhartruhari Mahtab, and the Standing Committee on Agriculture, chaired by Dr. Charanjit Singh Channi, received accolades for their exceptional reports and contributions in legislative monitoring.
Transparent and Rigorous Selection Process
The Prime Point Foundation, which instituted the Sansad Ratna Awards in 2010, continues to be lauded for its transparent and rigorous selection. Winners are picked through detailed analysis of parliamentary records, with the final jury panel—this year chaired by National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) leader Hansraj Ahir shortlisting those MPs noted for diligence, active debate, and positive impact.
A Platform for Positive Politics
Organizers and parliamentary leaders hailed the awards as a means to inspire proactive, accountable leadership. Celebrating commitment across party lines, the 2025 edition highlighted not only individual achievement but also the value of strong committee work critical for in-depth review and refining of legislation.
With Parliament entering a new session, awardees across parties vowed to continue setting benchmarks in transparency, debate, and lawmaking reinforcing the Sansad Ratna’s motto of recognizing the best in Indian democracy.
