Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Parliament Pays Tribute to Zia, Pawar
On January 28, 2026, the Indian Parliament started its Budget Session by paying tribute to several important people who have passed away.
They remembered Khaleda Zia, who was the first woman Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
She died on December 30, 2025, at the age of 80.
The Parliament also honored Ajit Pawar, who was the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and died in an air crash on the same day.
Additionally, they paid respects to five former Members of Parliament: Shalini Patil, Bhanu Prakash Mirdha, Satyendra Nath Brohmo Chaudhury, Suresh Kalmadi, and Kabindra Purkayastha.
The Speaker, Om Birla, spoke about how Khaleda Zia helped strengthen the relationship between India and Bangladesh.
After the tributes, the Lok Sabha adjourned for the day.
Parliament paid tributes to Khaleda Zia, Ajit Pawar, and five former MPs on January 28, 2026.
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first woman Prime Minister, passed away on December 30, 2025, at age 80.
Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, died in an air crash on January 28, 2026.
The Lok Sabha adjourned for the day after the obituary references.
Speaker Om Birla highlighted Khaleda Zia's role in strengthening India-Bangladesh relations.
- Who
- Indian Parliament, Khaleda Zia, Ajit Pawar, and other former MPs
- What
- Parliament paid tributes to Khaleda Zia, Ajit Pawar, and other former MPs
- When
- January 28, 2026
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To honor the contributions and remember the passing of notable figures
- Date
- January 28, 2026
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Khaleda Zia's Age
- 80
- Khaleda Zia's Passing Date
- December 30, 2025
- Ajit Pawar's Role
- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister
- Ajit Pawar's Death Cause
- Air crash
- Parliament Session
- Budget Session 2026–27
Sources
Lok Sabha pays tributes to Ajit Pawar, Khaleda Zia
Parliament Pays Tribute To Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia On First Day Of Budget Session
Rajya Sabha pays tributes to ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia, former MPs L Ganesan, Suresh Kalmadi
