JAIRAM RAMESH

For putting environment solidly in the forefront of policy debate and ensuring the issue is now part of the political discourse in India.

KAPIL SIBAL

For continuing with his strong education focus and emerging as the new crisis manager for the embattled UPA government.

MAYAWATI

For her consistent success in the Panchayat elections and ensuring complete control over law and order post Ayodhya verdict.

NITISH KUMAR(Winner)