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New Delhi: Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Member of Parliament from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, was honored with the prestigious Sansad Ratna Award for the third consecutive year. The award ceremony, recognizing outstanding parliamentary performance, took place at New Maharashtra Sadan in New Delhi, where a total of five MPs were acknowledged for their exceptional contributions.
The awardees included BJP’s Sukanta Majumdar and Sudheer Gupta, Shiv Sena’s Shrikant Eknath Shinde, and NCP’s Amol Ramsing Kolhe, showcasing a bipartisan acknowledgment of parliamentary excellence.
Sharma, representing the Congress party, received accolades for his unwavering commitment to issues concerning the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. His active involvement in parliamentary debates and professionalism in executing legislative responsibilities contributed to this recognition.
Sharma raised critical issues, including the filling of government job vacancies, establishing an AIIMS unit in the Union territory, deploying specialist doctors, and various infrastructural developments. The MP advocated for the creation of the Andaman and Nicobar Service Commission, an alternate highway, a bridge from Minnie Bay to Mithakhari, and the introduction of the Udaan scheme in the islands.
Expressing his gratitude, Sharma stated, “I am deeply honored to receive the prestigious Sansad Ratna Award for the third consecutive year. This recognition belongs not just to me, but to each and every islander who trusted me to represent their voice in Parliament.”
He added, “While this recognition is personally gratifying, it also carries a heavier responsibility. It compels me to push even harder, raise even more critical issues, and deliver even more concrete results for our beloved Andaman and Nicobar Islands.” The Sansad Ratna Award is considered among the highest honors for parliamentarians, symbolizing exemplary dedication and competence in their roles.
