First-time Thane MP Naresh Mhaske named Sansad Ratna Award recipient for parliamentary performance
THANE: First-time
Shiv Sena MP
from Thane, Naresh
Mhaske
, was named a recipient of the prestigious
Sansad Ratna Award
, announced in New Delhi. He is among 17 MPs and two parliamentary standing committees selected for the honour, Mhaske informed the media on Sunday.
The announcement was made by K. Srinivasan, founder of the
Sansad Ratna Awards
, and Priyadarshini Rahul, Chairperson of the Awards Committee. Other Maharashtra awardees include Dr
Varsha Gaikwad
(INC) and
Arvind Sawant
(Shiv Sena–UBT), among others.
Mhaske said he was recognised for his active participation in parliamentary debates, questions, and budget discussions. His consistent attendance and strong stance on issues—such as stricter laws for social media and OTT platforms, and 100% insurance coverage on bank deposits—were key factors in his nomination.
Starting his political career with the Bharatiya Vidyarthi Sena, Mhaske rose through the ranks as corporator, house leader, and Mayor of Thane before being elected MP in 2024. He serves on the
Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs
, the
Joint Parliamentary Committee
on the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, and committees on Railways, Urban Development, and Passenger Water Transport.
'This recognition is thanks to the unwavering support of my leader, Deputy Chief Minister
Eknath Shinde
, and MP Dr Shrikant Shinde. I also thank my voters and MahaYuti colleagues,' Mhaske said.
The 15th Sansad Ratna Awards ceremony will take place in New Delhi in the last week of July 2025.
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