New Parliament Inauguration: Check full schedule of the grand ceremony
3 min read 28 May 2023, 07:22 AM ISTNew Parliament building inauguration: The historic ceremony will begin with puja and havan and conclude with a speech by PM Narendra Modi today
PremiumNew Parliament building inauguration: The stage is all set for the opening ceremony of the new Parliament building. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new Parliament building at around 12 noon today. The historic ceremony will begin with puja and havan and conclude with a speech by PM Modi.
Here's a full schedule of the new Parliament building:
From 7:30 AM, the ceremony of the new Parliament building will kickstart. Puja and havan will be conducted for at least an hour at the new Parliament.
A specially decorated pandal near the Gandhi idol will serve as the venue for the sacred ritual. Following the puja, a historical artifact, 'Sengol' will be installed near the Speaker's chair. The Sengol, a sceptre with a significant historical background from Tamil Nadu, symbolises the transfer of power. Sengol will be installed between 8:30 AM and 9 AM (IST).
After 9 AM, a prayer meeting will start, graced by the presence of eminent scholars, pundits, and saints, including the revered Shankaracharya.
At 12 noon, the official inauguration will commence, accompanied by the national anthem.
The occasion will witness the release of commemorative coins and stamps. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the occasion and the programme is expected to conclude by 2:30 PM.
New Parliament building: Check Delhi Police traffic advisory
Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory yesterday to inform city residents about the routes that will be shut due to the inauguration of the new palatial Parliament on 28 May Sunday.
According to the traffic advisory issued, the New Delhi district will be treated as a controlled area.
Only public transport vehicles, civil service aspirants, bonafide residents, labelled vehicles, and emergency vehicles will be allowed to move into the New Delhi area.
The area enclosed by Mother Teresa Ceresent Road, roundabout Talkatora, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, roundabout Gol Dak Khana, Ashok Road, roundabout Patel Chowk, Ashok Road, roundabout Windsor Place, Janpath, roundabout MLNP, Akbar Road, roundabout Gol Methi, Akbar Road, roundabout GKP, Teen Murti Marg, roundabout Teen Murti and Mother Teresa Crescent Road will be treated as a regulated area
Delhi traffic police urged people to plan their journey accordingly and avoid the New Delhi district from 5:30 am to 3 pm
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