PremiumNew Parliament building Inauguration Live Updates: India's new Parliament building is scheduled to be inaugurated on Sunday i.e. 28 May. Over the inauguration, the opposition parties have raised objections saying that the President and not the Prime Minister should inaugurate the new Parliament building. As many as 20 Opposition parties, including Congress, the Trinamool Congress, and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), have issued a boycott call.
The government has also received a confirmed list of 25 political parties, including some which are not a part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), that will participate in the inauguration ceremony.
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Tamil Nadu has been centre of Indian nationalism in every era: PM Narendra Modi said while meeting Adheenams on eve of parliament building inauguration.
Tamil Adheenams who travelled to national capital Delhi ahead of the new Parliament Building inauguration on Sunday, handed over the ‘Sengol’-historic sceptre to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday evening.
The ‘Sengol’ will be installed in the Lok Sabha on Sunday after the inauguration of the new parliament building.
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari on Saturday said the inauguration of the new Parliament building at the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and not the President of India is an insult to Dr BR Ambedkar’s dreams and the Constitution.
Addressing a press conference here at Rajiv Bhavan, the headquarter of the Chhattisgarh Congress as part of the party's nationwide 'Nau Saal Nau Sawal' campaign to highlight failures of nine years of Modi rule, Tiwari posed questions on issues like inflation, unemployment and corruption.
PM Modi will inaugurate the new Parliament tomorrow, May 28.
With peacock-themed Lok Sabha ceiling and carpets, the new Parliament building is all set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28.
A new video of the Parliament House shows the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha from high angles. The new Parliament has been constructed on three themes – the banyan tree, peacock and the lotus.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda on Saturday said that the new Parliament building is a significant milestone in the journey of independent India and symbolises the spirit of India's culture and heritage.
A complaint was lodged by a Supreme Court advocate on Saturday against Mallikarjun Kharge, the President of Congress, Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, and others.
As reported by ANI, the complaint accuses them of making "provocative" remarks regarding the caste of President Murmu in relation to the inauguration of the new parliament building on May 28. The complaint condemns these statements made by influential political leaders for promoting animosity among different communities and targeting the elected government.
The complainant has urged Sanjay Arora, IPS, the Commissioner of Police in Delhi, to register a First Information Report against them and take strict legal action.
The sandstone for the new Parliament building has been procured from Rajasthan's Sarmathura. Notably, sandstone for Delhi's Humayun's Tomb and Red Fort is also known to be sourced from Sarmathura.
Twenty-one Adheenams have left for Delhi from Chennai to participate in the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament building.
Dharmapuram Adheenam, Palani Adheenam, Virudhachalam Adheenam, Thirukoyilur Adheenam were among the Adheenams who left for Delhi from Chennai to attend the ceremony.
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi extending congratulations and said the inauguration of the new Parliament building would be a step towards a developed India.
Ahead of the inauguration of the new Parliament building, and subsequent installation of 'Sengol' by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the President of Uttara Swamimalai Mandir, also known as Malai Mandir, V Balasubramanian hailed him for apprising every Tamilian about their rich culture and tradition.
A complaint was filed against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and other political leaders for making incite-full statements citing the caste of President Droupadi Murmu in relation to the new Parliament Building inauguration.
Amid the fierce politics regarding the new Parliament building's inauguration on May 28, there is a different response among the ambassadors of many countries present in the country.
On the sidelines of the inauguration of the Italian Exhibition in the National Capital, Italy's Ambassador to India Vincenzo De Luca is very excited to attend the inauguration ceremony of the new parliament building.
Union Minister Smriti Irani slammed the Congress party for their decision to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday slammed PM Narendra Modi over the new Parliament Building inauguration and said that the people in power will change the history of this country.
Congress leader KC Venugopal on Friday said that the minister should first answer the question why President Droupadi Murmu has not been invited to inaugurate the new Parliament building on May 28.
“What was the need for a new Parliament? The earlier building was a historic one. I have repeatedly said that the people in power will change the history of this country. There was no sense to attend the NITI Aayog meeting today and also the inauguration of the new Parliament building tomorrow," said Bihar CM Nitish Kumar.
PM Modi will dedicate the new Parliament building to the country on May 28. 'Sengol', which marked the symbol of the transfer of power from the British to India, will be kept as a legacy in the new Parliament building.
Special traffic arrangements will be put in place in the national capital in view of the inauguration of the new Parliament building on May 28, police said on Friday.
According to the traffic advisory issued, the New Delhi district will be treated as a controlled area.
Navneet Kaur Rana, independent MP from Amravati, on Friday slammed the Opposition for their call to boycott the new Parliament building inauguration and said that she was proud that the vision behind the new building was that of Indians.
“Narendra Modi should return as the Prime Minister again in 2024," said the head priest of Madurai Adheenam, Shri Harihara Desika Swamigal, who will present the ‘Sengol’ to PM Modi during the inauguration of the new Parliament building on Sunday, May 28.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared a video glimpse of the new Parliament building stating that the iconic building will make every Indian proud.
In a tweet, PM Modi said, "The new Parliament building will make every Indian proud. This video offers a glimpse of this iconic building. I have a special request- share this video with your own voice-over, which conveys your thoughts. I will re-Tweet some of them. Don't forget to use #MyParliamentMyPride."
A total of 21 Adheenams leave for Delhi from Chennai airport to participate in the inauguration ceremony of the new parliament building.
‘Sengol’ – a historical sceptre – is a Tamil word derived from ‘semmai’, another Tamil word for ‘righteousness’.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) on Friday announced that it will observe a day-long fast here on Sunday to protest the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
State JD(U) president Umesh Singh Kushwaha said his party felt outraged over attempts to "foist Modi constitution on the nation".
With the new Parliament building set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, there was no let-up in the war of words between the BJP and the Congress on Friday over the event and the ceremonial sceptre Sengol was also dragged into the political row.
Vinesh Phogat on Friday said if WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh attends the inauguration of the new Parliament building on May 28, it will send a clear message about the state of affairs in the country.
In a tweet ahead of the inauguration of the new Parliament building, PM Modi said: “The new Parliament building will make every Indian proud. This video offers a glimpse of this iconic building. I have a special request- share this video with your own voice-over, which conveys your thoughts. I will re-Tweet some of them. Don’t forget to use #MyParliamentMyPride."
Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) leader Prem Das Rai on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi needs to be congratulated on the inauguration of the new parliament adding that the new building will serve the purpose of fulfilling responsibility towards the people of India.
Union Minister for Power and Renewable Energy R K Singh on Friday slammed opposition leaders for boycotting the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament building on May 28.
Ahead of the new Parliament Building inauguration on May 28, Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory, asking people to make necessary adjustments and avoid New Delhi District from 5.30 am to 3 pm on Sunday.
Hitting out at Congress over the 'Sengol' issue, Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief K Annamalai on Friday said why it was marked as a "walking stick" in the museum.
"The Adheenam has spoken in the true spirit of what exactly happened in 1947. Congress has to clarify why Sengol was marked as a walking stick in the museum," Annamalai told ANI.
Slamming Congress for boycotting the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Smriti Irani on Friday said that Gandhi family kept 'Sengol' in dark corner of a museum as a 'stick of Nehruji'.
"'Sengol' which is a symbol of our freedom was kept in a dark corner of a museum as a 'stick of Nehruji' by the Gandhi family," Irani said while speaking to media persons.
Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory on Friday ahead of the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28 and asked people to make necessary adjustments and avoid New Delhi District from 5:30 am to 3 pm on Sunday.
Former Maharashtra chief minister and senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan on Friday said there was an imbalance in development in the country in the last nine years under the rule of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chief Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday said all parliamentarians should welcome the construction of a new Parliament building.
Union Minister RK Singh has said that former PM Indira Gandhi had inaugurated Parliament Annexe and Rajiv Gandhi had insugurated the Parliament Library. “Former PM Indira Gandhi inaugurated the Parliament Annexe and former PM Rajiv Gandhi inaugurated the Parliament Library. They [Congress] can't tolerate anything outside the family...This is independent India and it is not a colony of any family. A nice Parliament House has been built. This is the biggest festival of democracy," RK Singh said.
It is a matter of pride for Tamil Nadu that Sengol is being used. Sengol is a symbol of ensuring justice. It is sad to hear that some people are telling lies: Ambalavana Desiga Paramachariya Swamigal
Thiruvavaduthurai Atheenam said that it's good that PM Modi will place the Sengol in Parliament. “Lord Mountbatten got the Sengol and it was given to former PM Jawaharlal Nehru in 1947. It's good that PM Modi will place Sengol in the new Parliament. Tomorrow, we are going to Delhi and we'll be giving it to the PM," Ambalavana Desiga Paramachariya Swamigal, Thiruvavaduthurai Atheenam, said.
I don't think that criticism is right regarding the new Parliament. But, it would have been good if suggestions from all the parties would have been taken: J&K JDU president GM Shaheen
As the Congress claimed that there is “no documented proof" of the “Sengol" being a symbol of the transfer of power from the British to the Indians, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said, “An article was published in the Time Magazine of America in 1947 and all those who are protesting (against the inauguration of new parliament building) should read this article and gain knowledge about what is the symbolism of 'Sengol' and what happened in 1947."
Lok Jansakti Party (Ram Vilas) President and Lok Sabha MP Chirag Paswan has written a letter to the PM extending his party's support to the inauguration of the new Parliament building and condemning the boycott of 19 Opposition parties while urging them to reconsider their decision.
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) leader and Deputy Chief Minister of Nagaland T R Zeliang on Friday said that inauguration of the new parliament building on May 28 is a "remarkable achievement" of the Central government and everyone should appreciate it.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday described as “unfortunate" the decision by 20 opposition parties to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building and said there should be a limit to doing politics.
Jaishankar, who is on a two-day visit to Gujarat, was speaking to reporters at Rajpipla town of Narmada district. He said the inauguration of the new Parliament building should be celebrated as a festival by the entire nation.
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Kumaraswamy has slammed the Congress for announcing a boycott of the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament building alleging that it was doing so as a diversion tactic and to gain a few votes of a certain community.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new Parliament complex on May 28. At least 21 opposition parties have decided to boycott the PM's decision to preside over the inauguration ceremony instead of President Droupadi Murmu.
The old Parliament building, an architectural splendour and a historic landmark that guided the destiny of India for nearly a century and whose illustrious legacy will now be consigned to the pages of history, was inaugurated on January 18, 1927 by the then Viceroy Lord Irwin.
Amid the opposition's decision to boycott the inaugural ceremony of the new Parliament building on May 28, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has decided to attend the new House inauguration on Sunday, said BJD MP Amar Pattnaik while addressing the media persons today.
BJP president J P Nadda on Friday took a swipe at opposition parties boycotting the new Parliament building's inauguration, saying what connects them is their dynastic leadership whose "monarchic" methods are at loggerheads with the principles of the Constitution.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday accused the Congress of reducing the ceremonial sceptre Sengol, which will be installed near the chair of the speaker in the new Parliament building, to a "walking stick".
The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a PIL by a lawyer seeking direction from the Central government to invite President Droupadi Murmu for the new Parliament building inauguration on May 28, Sunday.
Supreme Court declines the PIL seeking a direction that the new Parliament building should be inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu on 28th May.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate the new Parliament building on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Sources informed the news agency ANI that the inaugural ceremony is scheduled to take place in two phases.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be launching a ₹75 denomination coin to mark the inauguration of the new Parliament building, said a press release by the Ministry of Finance on Friday.
PM Modi will be dedicating the new Parliament building to the nation on Sunday, May 28.
Amit Shah has hit out at the Congress party and questioned as ‘Why does Congress hate Indian traditions and culture so much?’
In a series of tweet, he wrote, “"Why does the Congress party hate Indian traditions and culture so much? A sacred 'Sengol' was given to Pandit Nehru by a holy Saivite Mutt from Tamil Nadu to symbolize India’s freedom but it was banished to a museum as a ‘walking stick’...Congress is calling Adheenam’s history BOGUS! Congress needs to reflect on their behaviour," tweets Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
“Now, Congress has heaped another shameful insult. The Thiruvaduthurai Adheenam, a holy Saivite Mutt, itself spoke about the importance of the Sengol at the time of India’s freedom. Congress is calling the Adheenam’s history as BOGUS! Congress needs to reflect on their behaviour."
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that no one should politicize the new Parliament Building inauguration as the House is a symbol of democracy and the aspiration of all Indians. PM Modi will inaugurate the new Parliament Building on May 28.
The old Parliament building, an architectural splendour and a historic landmark that guided the destiny of India for nearly a century and whose illustrious legacy will now be consigned to the pages of history, was inaugurated on January 18, 1927 by the then Viceroy Lord Irwin.
On May 28, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new Parliament building and dedicate it to the nation, the old Sansad Bhavan will also hand over its position as the country's hallowed legislature, a privilege it enjoyed for over 96 years.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday claimed there is no documented evidence of Lord Mountbatten, C Rajagopalachari and Jawaharlal Nehru describing the 'Sengol' as a symbol of transfer of power by the British to India.
As many as 25 parties are expected to attend the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday even as 20 Opposition parties have decided to boycott the event.
President of India Droupadi Murmu is on a three-day visit to Jharkhand, where she was the governor earlier. On Thursday, the President noted that the cultural identity of Scheduled tribe Communities should be preserved.
The BJP has accused the Congress of disrespecting Hindu traditions by calling the sacred "Sengol" a "golden stick" and keeping it in a museum.
The golden 'Sengol', which was kept in Allahabad Museum has been moved to the national capital ahead of the inauguration of the new Parliament building.
Notably, 'Sengol', which marked the symbol of the transfer of power from the British to India, will be kept as a legacy in the new Parliament building.
Assam Minister and President of Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), Atul Bora, has criticised the "undemocratic attitude" of Opposition for announcing a boycott of the new Parliament building and has appealed to all political parties to participate in the inauguration ceremony on May 28.
"This is a totally undemocratic attitude of the opposition. This is petty politics. I appeal to all political parties to take part in the inaugural ceremony," Bora said.
The present building of the Parliament was completed in 1927 and is now 96 years old. Over the years, the old building was found to be inadequate for present-day requirements.
Taking a dig at the Opposition's call to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building on May 28, Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said that every democratic institution in the country should be "respected".
TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee voiced the party's "strong" protest against the Narendra Modi government for not inviting President Droupadi Murmu to the inauguration of the new Parliament building.
Former president Ram Nath Kovind too had not been invited by the Modi government to the foundation lying programme of the new Parliament House three years ago, he said.
Invitations have also been extended to former prime minister Manmohan Singh, former Lok Sabha Speaker Shivraj Patil, Congress president and leader of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and leaders of opposition parties.
Supreme Court will hear the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on Friday seeking a direction that the new Parliament building should be inaugurated by the President of India Droupadi Murmu.
A PIL was filed in Supreme Court on Thursday seeking a direction that the new Parliament building should be inaugurated by the President of India Droupadi Murmu on May 28.
Amid a boycott call by the opposition parties, former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Thursday said that he will attend the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament building on May 28.
"I am attending the inauguration of the new building of Parliament. It is the property of the country," Deve Gowda said.
The head priest of Madurai Adheenam, Sri Harihara Desika Swamigal who will be presenting the 'Sengol' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the inauguration of the new parliament building, has said Narendra Modi should return as the PM again in 2024.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla will lead the inauguration ceremony of the new parliament building on Sunday, May 28, which will be dedicated to the nation.
Even though the exact details of the inauguration have not been made public, ANI has learnt through reliable sources that the inauguration will take place in two phases.
The ceremony to inaugurate the new Parliament building will begin with an early morning havan and a multi-religion prayer on Sunday followed by a formal opening in the Lok Sabha chamber by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
United People's Party Liberal's (UPPL) President Pramod Boro on Thursday said that they would take part in the ceremony on May 28 in New Delhi.
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi could still undo his "blunder" and invite President Droupadi Murmu to inaugurate the new Parliament building.
The Union Finance Ministry on 25 May has announced that it has issued a notice to mint a ₹75 coin to mark the launch of the new Parliament Building.
Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundarajan on Thursday stated that she was not invited to the inauguration of Telangana Secretariat, which was recently inaugurated by the Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao in Hyderabad.
The 21 opposition parties who will now boycott the inauguration are - Congress, AIUDF, DMK, Aam Aadmi Party, Shiv Sena (UBT), Samajwadi Party, TMC, Janta Dal (United), Nationalist Congress Party, Communist Party of India (Marxist), RJD, Indian Union Muslim League, National Conference, Communist Party of India, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Kerala Congress (Mani), Vidhuthalai Chirunthaigal Katchi, Rashtriya Lok Dal, Revolutionary, Socialist Party and Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and AIMIM.
Amid the boycott call by the opposition, the Centre has received a confirmed list of 25 political parties, including some which are not a part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), that will participate in the inauguration ceremony of new Parliament building on May 28.
Apart from the BJP, several parties in the NDA including AIADMK, Apna Dal, the Republican Party of India, the Shinde faction of Shiv Sena, NPP, NPF, Biju Janata Dal, TDP, and YSRCP will be attending the function on Sunday.
Amid the opposition call for a boycott of the inauguration ceremony of the newly built Parliament, K Raghu Rama Krishna Raju, Lok Sabha MP and YSRCP leader on Thursday said that he will attend the event scheduled for May 28.
"I will be attending the inauguration of the new building of Parliament House. That magnificent building was built with the tax money of the people of the country. It belongs to the country. It is not BJP or RSS office," says HD Deve Gowda JD(S) supremo and former PM.
“We will attend the inauguration of the new Parliament building. It will be a historic day. The new Parliament is for the people of the nation and its inauguration should be welcomed by all. There are many issues on which politics can be done but this one", said Pramod Boro, President of United People's Party Liberal (UPPL)
Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Brinda Karat on new parliament building inauguration asked, “Why is there the Prime Minister instead of the President at a ceremony like this?"
Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar joined the wagon of leaders condeming the Opposition Parties who chose to skip New Parliament Building Inauguration Event on 28 May in protest to the fact that President of India Droupadi Murmu was not invited tot he event or asked ot inuagurate the new building.
Chandrasekhar said, “Opposition parties have a single-point agenda, they don't want any celebration."
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday lashed out at the Congress for objecting to the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that with such actions the opposition party will surely "fade into oblivion."
"...I find it very difficult to have an intelligent conversation with them (Congress) on that...They say something else when they meet us and something entirely different for public consumption. I think they are slowly but surely ensuring they will fade into oblivion...." Hardeep Puri told ANI.
The Parliament ‘is a temple of democracy,’ Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday while urging all the opposition parties to attend the inauguration of the new Parliament building.
The BJP on Thursday alleged that the Congress displayed disregard for Hindu traditions by calling the sacred 'Sengol' a "golden stick gifted" to former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru and tucking it away in a museum.
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on Thursday said it will take part in the inauguration of the new Parliament building scheduled on May 28 in New Delhi.
“It's a temple of democracy, even the PM entered the Parliament by bowing on its steps," FM Nirmala Sitharaman said.
Amid the raging row over the inauguration of the new Parliament building, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Thursday said the absence of the president in the ceremonial event would amount to "devaluing the ethos of our Republic".
Petitioner says Lok Sabha Secretariat violated the Constitution by not inviting the President for the inauguration.
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on Thursday said it will take part in the inauguration of the new Parliament building scheduled on May 28 in New Delhi.
The opposition party will be represented by its Members of Parliament (MPs) on Sunday when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the ceremony by inaugurating it.
Rajasthan chief minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Thursday suggested PM Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to discuss with each other and decide on inviting President Droupadi Murmu for the inaugural ceremony of the new Parliament building.
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Wednesday said that by not inviting President Droupadi Murmu for the inauguration of the new Parliament Building, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not only insulted her, but also the entire tribal community in the country.
All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) is the latest edition to the list of opposition parties who will boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building on May 28 as it "insults the high office of the President, and violates the letter and spirit of the Constitution".
“PM Modi and LS Speaker should discuss on inviting President," said Rajashtan CM Ashok Gehlot.
After the opposition parties announced that they would refrain from attending the inauguration of the new Parliament building, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday said that in times to come the nation will boycott Congress and its allies.
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday confirmed that the party will attend the inauguration of the new Parliament building scheduled on May 28.
BJD national spokesperson and party MP Sasmit Patra said that the party believes that the Constitutional institutions including the President and Parliament should be above any issue that may affect their sanctity and honour.
The ceremonial sceptre 'Sengol' that was given to first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru to symbolise the transfer of power in August 1947 was kept in the Nehru Gallery of the Allahabad Museum and has been moved to Delhi for its installation in the new building of Parliament, official sources have said.