During the inaugural session of the 16th Edition of the Sansad Ratna Awards 2026, held on 9th September 2026 at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, Prime Point Srinivasan, Founder of the Sansad Ratna Awards and Prime Point Foundation, delivered the introductory address. In his speech, he reflected on the evolution of the awards, the emergence of the extended Sansad Ratna Parivar, and announced the strategic transition handing over the reins of leadership to the younger generation.
Prime Point Srinivasan, Founder of the Sansad Ratna Awards and Prime Point Foundation, delivering the introductory address at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.
Key Highlights and Gist of the Address
- Genesis and Dr Kalam’s Guiding Vision: He recalled the inception of the Sansad Ratna Awards in 2010, initiated directly on the advice of Bharat Ratna Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who urged civil society to institute a credible, objective mechanism to recognize and encourage performing parliamentarians.
- The Growing 'Sansad Ratna Parivar': He warmly spoke about the vibrant Sansad Ratna Parivar—a cohesive, non-partisan fraternity of over 150 award-winning parliamentarians, over sixteen editions to champion parliamentary decorum and democratic ideals.
- Passing the Baton to Next-Gen Leadership: Marking an institutional milestone, he formally announced entrusting the leadership of Prime Point Foundation to Adv. Priyadharshni Rahul as its Chairman. He emphasised that empowering dynamic, younger leaders is essential to expanding the Foundation’s initiatives and taking the democratic vision forward into the digital era.
- Uncompromising Credibility: He reiterated that the hallmark of the Sansad Ratna Awards remains its strict, multi-tier evaluation based solely on official parliamentary records, upholding the sanctity, transparency, and public trust envisioned by its founders.
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