Exclusive interviews with Sansad Ratna 2025 winning Members of Parliament by PRIME POINT SRINIVASAN and Priyadharshni Rahul.
The Journey of Sansad Ratnas 2025
Authors / Compilers: PRIME POINT SRINIVASAN (K. Srinivasan) & Priyadharshni Rahul
Publisher: Prime Point Foundation
ISBN: 978-93-91803-99-5 | Pages: 188
Core Overview & Thesis:
The Journey of Sansad Ratnas 2025 celebrates twenty years of PreSense eMagazine by compiling exclusive, in-depth interviews with the Members of Parliament who received the prestigious Sansad Ratna Awards in 2025. Authored by PRIME POINT SRINIVASAN and Priyadharshni Rahul, this landmark volume highlights the exemplary parliamentary performance, legislative interventions, constituency developments, and inspiring personal journeys of India's top-performing lawmakers across diverse political parties.
Featured Parliamentary Interview Summaries
1. Bhartruhari Mahtab: Parliament's Man of the Match
Seven-term MP from Cuttack and Chairman of the Standing Committee on Finance, Bhartruhari Mahtab combines profound legislative knowledge with an instinct for consensus. Son of Odisha's first Chief Minister, Dr Harekrushna Mahtab, he credits library research and disciplined communication for his success.
- Diligence: Spends time in the library studying legislation rather than distracting in lobbies.
- Media & Public Life: Balances editing Prajatantra with his duties as a parliamentarian.
2. N.K. Premachandran: King of Parliamentary Interventions
Five-term Lok Sabha MP from Kollam, N.K. Premachandran is renowned for technical mastery in moving amendments. As Water Resources Minister in Kerala, he drafted a model water policy later emulated nationally. His resolution on the Employees' Pension Scheme prompted government consultation with an opposition MP.
- Pension Reform: Spearheaded discussions benefiting over 85 lakh pension holders.
- Constructive Dissent: Proves that rigorous legislative scrutiny leads to improved governance and better laws.
3. Supriya Sule: Authentic Leadership & Women's Empowerment
Working President of NCP (SP) and MP for Baramati, Supriya Sule holds a Special Award for consistent parliamentary participation. Leveraging her scientific background, she focuses on environmental sustainability, bicycle distribution for female students, and the Rashtravadi Yuvati Congress.
- Scientific Grounding: Applies studies in water pollution to evidence-based policy formulation.
- Youth & Gender: Champions platforms to increase young women's political participation.
4. Shrirang Appa Barne: Championing Grassroots Change
MP representing Maval and Sansad Maha Ratna awardee, Shrirang Appa Barne rose from local municipal corporator to national prominence. He bridges urban and rural development across Pune and Raigad, authoring five books on parliamentary experiences.
- Infrastructure Focus: Spearheaded metro expansion, tribal village electrification, and port development.
- Public Engagement: Maintains grassroots accessibility established during his municipal service.
5. Dr Charanjit Singh Channi: Unstoppable Academic Quest
Former Chief Minister of Punjab and MP for Jalandhar, Dr Channi completed his PhD while chairing the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture. His leadership focuses on property land rights ('Mere Ghar Mere Naam') and skill universities.
- Lifelong Learning: Pursues higher education continuously to improve public governance.
- Inclusive Empowerment: Promotes agricultural labour welfare and legal property ownership for poor families.
6. P. P. Chaudhary: From Farmer's Furrows to Parliament
Three-time MP for Pali and former Union Minister, P. P. Chaudhary transitioned from Supreme Court Senior Advocate to legislative reformer. He installed 50,000 solar street lights and insured 200,000 women using personal funds.
- Legal Rigour: Scrutinises draft legislation line by line to protect citizens' rights.
- Digital & Judicial Reforms: Advanced e-Courts expansion and digital literacy in rural gram panchayats.
7. Bidyut Baran Mahato: Champion of Development in Jharkhand
Three-time MP from Jamshedpur and Sansad Maha Ratna winner, Bidyut Baran Mahato rose through grassroots land rights movements. His parliamentary questions led directly to capping cardiac stent prices nationwide.
- National Healthcare Impact: Reduced stent prices from ₹4-5 lakhs to ₹40,000-50,000 via parliamentary interventions.
- Rural Development: Built roads and power grids in ultra-Naxal affected tribal areas.
8. Arvind Sawant: From Trade Union Leader to Parliamentary Stalwart
Three-term MP for Mumbai South, Arvind Sawant achieved near 100% attendance. Formerly a telecom inspector, he secured pension rights for MTNL workers and successfully championed Classical Status for the Marathi language.
9. Ravi Kishan: From Silver Screen to Sansad
Gorakhpur MP Ravi Kishan represents a successful transition from acting in over 750 films to parliamentary excellence. He maintains a 100% attendance record, advocating for youth employment, anti-drug drives, and classical recognition of Bhojpuri.
10. C.N. Annadurai: Voice of Tiruvannamalai
Two-term DMK MP C.N. Annadurai raised over 500 questions in his first term. He secured 33 BSNL mobile towers for remote tribal hills and modernised key railway stations to support spiritual tourism.
11. Dilip Saikia: From RSS Shakha to Sansad Ratna
Assam MP Dilip Saikia survived insurgency attacks to become the first National General Secretary of his party from Assam, advocating strongly for peace accords and northeastern infrastructure.
12. Praveen Patel: Grassroots Activism in Phulpur
Phulpur MP Praveen Patel transitioned from rural youth volunteering to national governance, implementing gaushalas, smart classrooms, and infrastructure for the Prayagraj Mahakumbh.
13. Naresh Mhaske: Maiden Term Excellence in Thane
First-term Thane MP Naresh Mhaske secured 734,000 votes, rising from slum roots to civic leadership as Mayor before winning the Sansad Ratna in his maiden parliamentary year.
14. Smita Uday Wagh: Grassroots Grit, National Vision
Jalgaon MP Smita Uday Wagh served as the first woman President of Jalgaon Zilla Parishad, championing rainwater harvesting, check dams, and girls' educational infrastructure.
15. Varsha Eknath Gaikwad: From Dharavi to Parliament
Mumbai North Central MP Varsha Gaikwad leveraged her tenure as four-time Dharavi MLA and Education Minister to introduce digital learning platforms and gender budgeting.
16. Medha Kulkarni: Cultural Heritage & Empowerment
Rajya Sabha MP Medha Kulkarni authored the 'Charter of Women's Rights' and led major infrastructure projects like Chandni Chowk in Pune alongside environmental initiatives.
17. Madan Rathore: Champion of Rural Rajasthan
Rajya Sabha MP Madan Rathore focuses on rural water security under the Jal Jeevan Mission, medical colleges, and youth political education without family political lineage.
Key Questions Answered (AEO Insights)
Q1: What are the Sansad Ratna Awards?
Answer: Founded in 2010 by Prime Point Foundation based on the suggestion of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the Sansad Ratna Awards honour top-performing Members of Parliament and Parliamentary Committees based on objective performance data in debates, questions, and private members' bills.
Q2: How did Bidyut Baran Mahato impact national healthcare through Parliament?
Answer: MP Bidyut Baran Mahato raised starred questions in the Lok Sabha regarding cardiac stent pricing, directly leading to a government price cap that reduced stent costs from ₹4-5 lakhs to ₹40,000-50,000 nationwide.
Q3: Who authored 'The Journey of Sansad Ratnas 2025'?
Answer: The book was authored and compiled by PRIME POINT SRINIVASAN (Founder-Chairman, Prime Point Foundation) and Priyadharshni Rahul (Editor, PreSense & President, Prime Point Foundation).
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