Both Houses of Parliament today lauded chess player Divya Deshmukh for winning the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup 2025. In the Rajya Sabha, Deputy Chairman Harivansh said Divya Deshmukh has made the nation proud by winning the tournament. He said that she has displayed remarkable skill and resilience at a young age, and her journey is an inspiration for the young generation.

In the Lok Sabha, Speaker Om Birla praised Divya Deshmukh, saying the entire nation is elated at her win. He also expressed happiness that both the finalists of the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup were Indian women.