Pune, May 25: Dr. Medha Vishram Kulkarni, a Rajya Sabha MP, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Parliament Ratna’ award for her outstanding performance in Parliament for the second consecutive year. Alongside Dr. Kulkarni, BJP MPs Hemant Sawara and Smita Wagh, as well as Shiv Sena’s Dr. Shrikant Shinde and Naresh Mhaskey, have also been recognized with this honor. The Prime Point Foundation presents the ‘Parliament Ratna’ award annually to members of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for their exemplary contributions.
In her first term in the Rajya Sabha, Dr. Kulkarni has made a significant impact through her active participation and influential interventions on issues related to public welfare and national interest. Her consistent presence, meaningful engagement in debates, and focused approach to raising public-centric issues have earned her this recognition once again. This achievement is a matter of pride for Maharashtra, particularly Pune.
Dr. Kulkarni has consistently raised critical issues in Parliament, including railways, women’s safety, healthcare, rural development, education, social justice, and corporate accountability. She has actively participated in special sessions, zero hours, question hours, and debates on various national issues. During the recently concluded session, she effectively highlighted topics such as women’s safety, insurance protection, rainwater harvesting, Aadhaar authentication, the RTE admission process, and agricultural land concerns.
Expressing her joy after the announcement of the award, Dr. Kulkarni stated that receiving the Parliament Ratna award for the second consecutive year is both an honor and a responsibility. She emphasized that this recognition is not just hers but a tribute to the genuine efforts made to effectively represent the aspirations of the public in Parliament. In a democracy, the true identity of a public representative lies in their commitment and actions. This award reflects the blessings and trust of the people. She pledged to continue raising issues of public interest with determination and dedication.
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