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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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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Updated : May 28, 2023 5:40 pm IST
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May 28, 2023 16:05 (IST)
Parliament building inauguration: Focus now shifts to VP Enclave, new PMO, Common Central Secretariat
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)
BJP MP Varun Gandhi shared two selfies with his mother and colleague Maneka Gandhi from the new parliament building that was inaugurated today.
May 28, 2023 14:52 (IST)
"I Only Love Myself Day": Trinamool's Derek O'Brien's Jibe At PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the new Parliament building was akin to "I only love myself day", TMC MP Derek O'Brien said on Sunday and accused the government of mocking and insulting the House in the past nine years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the new Parliament building was akin to "I only love myself day", TMC MP Derek O'Brien said on Sunday and accused the government of mocking and insulting the House in the past nine years.
May 28, 2023 14:35 (IST)
Left Parties Compare Parliament Opening To Coronation Of Monarch
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')".
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)
The long term impact of the new parliament building on Indian politics, especially in relation to the idea of people's representation, however, has not been given any serious attention.
May 28, 2023 13:55 (IST)
New Parliament live: SRK, Akshay Kumar Celebrate 'New Parliament For New India'
Superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar believe the new Parliament building will contribute towards a "new India" and become a symbol of the country's growth story.
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.
Superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar believe the new Parliament building will contribute towards a "new India" and become a symbol of the country's growth story.
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)
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)
New Parliament Need Of the Hour, Says PM Modi
"In future when number of MPs increases, where would they sit. Therefore, new Parliament building was need of the hour," Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first address in the new Parliament.
"In future when number of MPs increases, where would they sit. Therefore, new Parliament building was need of the hour," Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first address in the new Parliament.
May 28, 2023 13:24 (IST)
New Parliament Inauguration: Construction Of New Parliament Gave Employment To 60,000: PM Modi
Construction of new Parliament building gave employment to 60, 000 workers; digital gallery dedicated to them has been built: PM Modi.
Construction of new Parliament building gave employment to 60, 000 workers; digital gallery dedicated to them has been built: PM Modi.
May 28, 2023 13:18 (IST)
Our Democracy Is Our Inspiration: PM Modi
Our democracy is our inspiration, our Constitution our resolve; Parliament best representative of this inspiration, resolution: PM Modi.
Our democracy is our inspiration, our Constitution our resolve; Parliament best representative of this inspiration, resolution: PM Modi.
May 28, 2023 13:10 (IST)
PM Modi Live: "Restored Glory Of Holy Sengol," Says PM In First Speech At New Parliament
In his first speech in the new Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the government has restored the glory of the historical sceptre "sengol".
In his first speech in the new Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the government has restored the glory of the historical sceptre "sengol".
May 28, 2023 13:03 (IST)
PM Live: New Parliament Will Witness Rise Of Self-Reliant India: PM Modi
This new Parliament will become witness to the rise of a self-reliant India: PM Narendra Modi
This new Parliament will become witness to the rise of a self-reliant India: PM Narendra Modi
May 28, 2023 12:59 (IST)
PM Modi Live: PM Modi Says New Parliament Is Temple Of Democracy
"Some moments in a country's development journey become immortalised. Today, May 28, 2023, the people of India gifted this new parliament building to its democracy. It is symbolic of wishes and dreams of 140 crore people. This is our temple of democracy," PM Modi.
"Some moments in a country's development journey become immortalised. Today, May 28, 2023, the people of India gifted this new parliament building to its democracy. It is symbolic of wishes and dreams of 140 crore people. This is our temple of democracy," PM Modi.
May 28, 2023 12:55 (IST)
New parliament Building Inauguration Live: "Great Pride For India": President Droupadi Murmu On New Parliament
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament building today, President Droupadi Murmu said that this is a matter of great pride and happiness for the entire country.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament building today, President Droupadi Murmu said that this is a matter of great pride and happiness for the entire country.
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/
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.
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)
"RJD has no stand, the old Parliament building did not even have clearance from Delhi Fire Service," Mr Owaisi told news agency ANI.
May 28, 2023 11:52 (IST)
New Parliament Building Inauguration: Will not allow anything to disrupt new Parliament building inauguration: Delhi Police
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.
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)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today installed a historic sceptre 'Sengol' next to the Lok Sabha Speaker's seat in the newly constructed Parliament building.
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