LS MPs among Sansad Ratna awardees for first time

Q.  Lok Sabha MPs were among 5 parliamentarians for the first time for being honoured with which award?
- Published on 13 Jun 16

a. Padma Shri
b. Ashok Ratna
c. Bharat Ratna
d. Sansad Ratna

ANSWER: Sansad Ratna
 
For the first time, 4 first time LS MPs were among 5 Parliamentarians honoured with the Sansad Ratna awards. The awards were given away by former RBI governor C. Rangarajan. Award instituted by former President APJ Abdul Kalam is for honouring MPs for civil society for performance.
  • The winners of the award include BJP's PP Chaudhary, representing Pali in Rajasthan, Heena Vijaykumar Gavit, BJP MP from Nandurbar, Shrirang Appa Barne, Shivsena MP from Maval and Congress MP Raajeev Shankarrao Satav from Hingoli, all three from Maharashtra, were the first time MPs who were awarded the 'Sansad Ratna.'
  • Two-time Shiv Sena MP from Shirur in Maharashtra, Shivaji Adhalrao Patil, and former RS member and CPI (M) leader from Kerala, P Rajeev, were also honoured for their work.

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