This Article is From May 28, 2023

New Parliament Inauguration Highlights: PM Modi Says New Parliament Is Temple Of Democracy

New Parliament Inauguration Highlights: A puja and a multi-faith prayer were held on the occasion and the PM also unveiled a commemorative plaque.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the new parliament building and installed a historic sceptre ‘Sengol' near the Lok Sabha Speaker's chair. Speaking at the building for the first time, the PM said that the new Parliament is a temple of democracy. A puja and a multi-faith prayer were held on the occasion. He also unveiled a commemorative plaque for the new building. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Adheenam seers were present at the event. The seers handed over the ‘Sengol' to PM Modi who walked into the new Parliament building and installed it.

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May 28, 2023 16:05 (IST)
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With the new Parliament building inaugurated, the focus now shifts to the construction of the Vice President Enclave, Common Central Secretariat buildings, Defence Enclave, MPs' chambers, and prime minister's new residence and office.

The new parliament building is the second project that has been completed. The first was the redevelopment of Central Vista avenue stretching from Vijay Chowk to India Gate. The stretch which was earlier known as Rajpath has been renamed Kartavya Path.

The plan for the redevelopment of the Central Vista -- the nation's power corridor -- includes the new Parliament building that was inaugurated on Sunday. The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) under the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has been executing projects under the redevelopment plan.
May 28, 2023 15:36 (IST)
New Parliament symbol of aspirations of people of India: Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairperson
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairperson Harivansh on Sunday called the inauguration of the new Parliament building a historic and unforgettable moment, asserting the building was not merely a structure of brick and mortar, but a means of fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people of India.

Welcoming those present at the new Parliament House, which he said was a "shraddha sthal" (place of worship) of Indian democracy, Harivansh expressed his hope that the new house will be privy to several landmark decisions.
May 28, 2023 15:22 (IST)
Varun Gandhi Shares Selfies With Mother Maneka Gandhi From New Parliament Building
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May 28, 2023 14:52 (IST)
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May 28, 2023 14:35 (IST)
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The Left parties on Sunday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, comparing the inauguration of the new parliament building by him with the coronation of a monarch and relegating the people of the country to "subjects ('praja')".
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May 28, 2023 14:13 (IST)
Opinion: The New Parliament Building And The Democratic Future Of India
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May 28, 2023 13:55 (IST)
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The Hindi film stars shared a glimpse of the new Parliament house on Twitter on Saturday night and expressed their happiness over its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
May 28, 2023 13:34 (IST)
"Reflection Of Aspirations Of New India": PM Modi On New Parliament Building
This is not just a complex but a symbol of the aspirations of 140 crore Indians, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said about the new parliament building, which he inaugurated this morning in a grand ceremony which saw attendance from 25 parties.
May 28, 2023 13:27 (IST)
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May 28, 2023 13:24 (IST)
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May 28, 2023 13:18 (IST)
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May 28, 2023 13:10 (IST)
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May 28, 2023 13:03 (IST)
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May 28, 2023 12:59 (IST)
PM Modi Live: PM Modi Says New Parliament Is Temple Of Democracy
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May 28, 2023 12:55 (IST)
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May 28, 2023 12:48 (IST)
New Parliament Inauguration Live Updates:
The entire nation is witnessing this moment today. I express my gratitude towards PM Modi under whose leadership this new Parliament was built in under 2.5 years: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in the new Parliament/
May 28, 2023 12:34 (IST)
New Parliament Inauguration: Let us embrace this symbol from past to affirm values of our present: Shashi Tharoor on 'Sengol'
Amid the raging Sengol row, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said the positions taken by the government and the Opposition on the issue are reconcilable, as he called for embracing this symbol from the past to affirm the values of our present.
May 28, 2023 12:11 (IST)
New Parliament Inauguration Live Updates: "Why Bring This Angle?": A Owaisi Slams RJD's Coffin Tweet
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May 28, 2023 11:52 (IST)
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Ahead of a march by wrestlers towards the newly-built Parliament building, Delhi Police on Sunday said that "unsocial elements" will not be allowed to enter the national capital to ensure smooth conduct of the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament building, said DCP, Sonipat East Gaurav Rajpurohit.
May 28, 2023 11:46 (IST)
New Parliament House Inauguration Live: 5 Facts About 'Sengol' Installed By PM Modi In New Parliament
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