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New Parliament House: Iconic images and moments from the day that underlined the cultural contours of Bharat and reinforced the civilisational roots

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New Parliament House: Iconic images and moments from the day that underlined the cultural contours of Bharat and reinforced the civilisational roots

On Sunday, May 28, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the new Parliament House to the nation. While the inauguration ceremony was in itself a great moment of pride for every Indian, the images and moments around the ceremony underlined the cultural contours of Bharat and reinforced its civilisational roots.

The day of the inauguration started with the installation of the sacred Sengol at the Lok Sabha House next to the Speaker’s chair. PM Modi, who was holding the Sengol, entered the Lok Sabha house amidst Vedic chants by the high priests of various adherents (maths) in Tamil Nadu and tunes of ‘nadaswaram’.

To begin the ceremony, PM Modi offered Sashtang Pranam to Sengol.

The video of the moments of him entering the house and then installing Sengol will remain in the minds of every Indian forever. It represents the rich culture of India.

Speaking on the establishment of sacred Sengol, he underlined that during the great Chola empire, Sengol was seen as a symbol of the path of service, duty, and nation. He added that under the guidance of Rajaji and Adheenam, the Sengol became the sacred symbol of the transfer of power. “It is our good fortune that we could restore the dignity of this sacred Sengol. This Sengol will keep on inspiring us during the proceedings of the House”, he said.

The ‘Samudra Manthan’ sculpture

Another aspect of the new Parliament House that became the topic of the day is the Samudra Manthan sculpture installed along one of the walls of the building. Created by Murtikar Naresh Kumawat, the sculpture depicts the historic story of churning the sea. As the story goes, thousands of years ago, Devtas and Daanavs joined hands to churn the sea with the hope to get Amrit and other precious items. The scene depicts how the event took place.

Kumawat believes that the new Parliament Building is a symbol of India’s growth and prosperity. He was involved in creating several sculptures in the new Parliament building including the sculpture of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar.

The ‘Akhand Bharat’ display

A dedicated display depicting the ‘Akhand Bharat’ in its true form is also present inside the New Parliament Building. The display has an old sculpture, a stone with ancient scriptures, and an old map of Bharat with regions mentioned by their historic names. You can see Kurukshetra, Hastinapur, Sindhu, Sauveer, Saurashtra, Dakshinapath, Amravati, Sidhpur, Chol, Kanchipuram, Keralputr and other regions written in Devnagri script.

Other sculptures include Chanakya, Hand Mudras, and more.

The majestic interiors

Following the Prime Minister’s address, several leaders shared photographs and videos of the Lok Sabha House. Karnataka MP Tejaswi Surya shared a video of the Lok Sabha House and said, “Our new Parliament building is magnificent and awe-inspiring.”

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari shared his photograph while sitting in the Lok Sabha House with HM Amit Shah.

MP Hema Malini shared several photographs of the galleries of the building.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s new parliament building on Sunday. “This new complex will be evidence of self-reliant India,” PM Modi said in his address. The old parliament will be converted into a museum.

Wrestlers protest: Delhi police remove tents, clear Jantar Mantar protest site after detaining wrestlers who wanted to protest at the new parliament

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Wrestlers protest: Delhi police remove tents, clear Jantar Mantar protest site after detaining wrestlers who wanted to protest at the new parliament

On Sunday, May 28, following the detention of protesting wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia as they breached the security cordon while trying to march towards the new parliament building for a ‘Mahila Samman Mahapanchayat, the Jantar Mantra protest site has been cleared by the Delhi Police.

Right after the wrestlers were put into buses and transferred to undisclosed locations, police officials began removing makeshift tents placed by the protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar, The police cleared the protest site by removing the wrestlers’ tents, beds, mattresses, coolers, fans, and tarpaulin ceiling, as well as other possessions.

Although no official statement has been issued, media reports suggest that the police will not allow the wrestlers to return to the protest site. The wrestlers had been advised not to approach Parliament, but they did so anyhow, resulting in the scuffle.

The wrestlers had announced that they planned to hold a women’s Maha Panchayat in front of the new Parliament as part of their protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan who has been accused of sexually harassing women wrestlers.

Meanwhile, Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) chief Rakesh Tikait and several farmers were stopped by the Delhi Police at the Ghazipur border when they attempted to enter the national capital to join the agitation called by the protesting wrestlers outside the new parliament building. 

Permission for the protest has not been given to the wrestlers who have been on a sit-in at the Jantar Mantar, demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexually harassing women grapplers.

“All others (farmers) have been stopped (by the police). We will sit here for now and decide what to do next. This is police’s misbehaviour, if people are going to join the protests, you will make them sit?, Tikait, who had spearheaded the anti-farm law protests, said after being stopped by the police at the heavily fortified Ghazipur border.

Earlier Delhi Police said that “unsocial elements” won’t not be allowed to enter the national capital to ensure smooth conduct of the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament building.

Additionally, Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Deependra Pathak, who was at Jantar Mantar where wrestlers have been staging a sit-in since last month, stated that the Delhi Police has made tight security arrangements across the national capital, strategic locations, and bordering areas, ensuring that law and order would be kept up. He said, “We will not allow anything to disrupt the inauguration of the new Parliament building. The entire Delhi Police is on its toes to make sure the inauguration ceremony is conducted smoothly.”

“Any attempt to cause disruption during the inauguration of the new Parliament building will be met politely and firmly.” “I politely request that our esteemed athletes refrain from doing any such thing today,” he stated.

Pathak further stated that the police will not tolerate any anti-national activities on such an important day and will handle any situation professionally.

India is a culture, a tradition: PM Narendra Modi dedicates new Parliament House to the nation

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India is a culture, a tradition: PM Narendra Modi dedicates new Parliament House to the nation

On May 28, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the new Parliament House to the nation. Calling India a culture, a tradition, PM Modi said that the people of India have given themselves a gift for the ‘Amrit Mahotsav’.

Earlier in the day, the PM installed the historic Sengol with Nandi at the top facing East-West direction in the new Parliament House next to the Lok Sabha Speaker’s chair.

Addressing the nation on the occasion, the PM said there are few moments in every nation’s history that are immortalised and May 28, 2023, is one such date. He added that the new Parliament House is not just a building but a reflection of the aspirations and dreams of 140 crore Indians. He said, “This is a temple of our democracy that gives a message of India’s resolution to the world. This new Parliament building connects planning to reality, policy to realization, willpower to execution, and Sankalp to siddhi.”

He added that the new building will be a medium for realizing the dreams of the freedom fighters. It will witness the sunrise of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and will see the realisation of a Viksit Bharat. He called the new building an example of the coexistence of ancient and modern.

Pm Modi remarked that there is new energy, new zeal, new enthusiasm, new thinking and a new journey for the nation. “There are new visions, new directions, new resolutions and a new trust,” he exclaimed. He said the world is looking at India’s determination and the vigour of its citizens with respect and hope. “When India moves forward, the world moves forward”, he remarked. He pointed out that the new Parliament House would invoke the development of the world from the development of India.

Speaking on the establishment of sacred Sengol, he underlined that during the great Chola empire, Sengol was seen as a symbol of the path of service duty and nation. He added that under the guidance of Rajaji and Adheenam, the Sengol became the sacred symbol of the transfer of power. “It is our good fortune that we could restore the dignity of this sacred Sengol. This Sengol will keep on inspiring us during the proceedings of the House”, he said.

He noted that the nation is the principal foundation for global democracy. The PM underlined that democracy is not just a system that is practised in India but it is a culture, thought and tradition. Referring to the Vedas, the Prime Minister highlighted that it teaches us the principles of democratic assemblies and committees. He also mentioned the Mahabharata where one can find the description of a Republic and said that India has lived and breathed democracy in Vaishali. “Our democracy is our inspiration and our Constitution is our resolution”, he said.

PM Modi said after years of slavery and losing so much, India resumed its journey and reached Amrit Kaam. He said, “Amrit Kaal is a period of forging new dimensions of development while preserving our heritage. This is Amrit Kaal of giving a new direction to the nation. This is Amrit Kaal of fulfilling innumerable aspirations.” He recalled the golden period of India’sprosperity and architecture. He said, “Today’s India is leaving behind the mentality of slavery and embracing that ancient glory of art. This new Parliament Building is a living example of this endeavour.”

PM remarked, “This building has Virasat (heritage) as well as Vastu (Architecture), Kala (art) as well as Kaushal (skill), sanskriti (culture) as well as notes of Samvidhan (Constitution). He pointed out that the interiors of Lok Sabha are themed on the national bird peacock and Rajya Sabha on the national flower lotus. The Parliament premises have the national tree Banyan. The new building incorporates the specialities of different parts of the country.”  He mentioned granite from Rajasthan, timber from Maharashtra and carpet by Bhadhoi artisans. “We witness the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat in every particle of this building”, he added.

The PM pointed out the difficulties in terms of modernisation, sitting arrangement and other aspects that the Parliamentarians were facing in the old building. He said that after discussing the need for the new building for decades, it has finally materialised. He expressed his happiness about the fact that the new building is equipped with all the modern technology and will be sufficient for the increased number of Parliamentarians in the coming future.

He further said that the new building will give new energy and strength to the largest democracy in the world. Stressing the importance of the Parliament, the Prime Minister said that it is the resolution of 140 crore Indians that consecrates the Parliament.

He expressed the hope that every decision taken here will adorn the coming centuries and strengthen the coming generations. He underlined that the path of empowerment of the poor, Dalit, backwards, tribal, disabled, and every deprived family of the society, along with prioritizing the development of the deprived will pass through this Parliament. “Every brick, every wall, every particle of this new Parliament House will be dedicated to the welfare of the poor”, the PM said.

Uttar Pradesh: Muslim woman and her Hindu husband attacked by an Islamist mob in the name of Bhagwa Love Trap in Moradabad

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Uttar Pradesh: Muslim woman and her Hindu husband attacked by an Islamist mob in the name of Bhagwa Love Trap in Moradabad

The fictitious ‘Bhagwa Love Trap‘ has led to the targeting of Muslim women and Hindu men at the hands of radical Muslims and many such incidents have come to the fore across the country, particularly in the past few weeks. Their videos have also gone viral on social media startling everyone.

Now, another similar occurrence has come to light from the Bilari town of Moradabad neighbourhood in Uttar Pradesh where a burqa-wearing female from the Muslim community was spotted with her Hindu husband which incensed the Islamic fanatics who proceeded to target the couple.

This instance reportedly took place on May 22 when the Muslim youths first misbehaved with the woman and when the husband objected, he was also attacked. The victim has lodged a complaint with the police and they initiated the action by registering a First Information Report (FIR).

She was in a tailor’s shop when she was surrounded by her co-religionists and asked, “What are you doing being a Muslim with a man of another religion?”

The woman is a nurse by profession who lives in a village and is employed at a private medical facility in Bilari. She was involved romantically with Akash, a resident of the nearby village and they both got married in court. However, out of concern for threats, neither one has made their marriage public knowledge.

Afterwards, the Muslims began filming the duo and when their action was opposed, they started harassing the woman. The Muslims also tried to extort money from them and asked for Rs 4600 in order to delete the footage and not make it viral.

However, the clip was uploaded online and people started commenting, but the woman said that she is an adult who left of her own free will.

Notably, this is the second time in five days in Moradabad that radical Muslims have attacked an inter-religious pair where a Muslim female is with a Hindu male. Superintendent of Police (Rural) Sandeep Kumar Meena has assured the arrest of the accused soon.

‘Democracy is our Sanskaar. India has left behind colonial mindset that took away our pride from us’: PM Modi in new parliament

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‘Democracy is our Sanskaar. India has left behind colonial mindset that took away our pride from us’: PM Modi in new parliament

Stating that the ‘Amrit Kaal’ will give a new direction to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the new parliament building should be a shining example of the country’s vision and resolve of New India.

PM Modi said that the construction of the new complex gave employment to over 60,000 labourers, and a digital gallery has been created to honour their hard work. Addressing the ceremony, PM Modi said, “Several years of foreign rule took away our pride from us. But today, India has left behind that colonial mindset. India is the mother of democracy. It is also the foundation of global democracy. Democracy is our ‘Sanskaar’, idea and tradition”.

He further said that there was a need for a new parliament and the new building is equipped with modern facilities and the latest gadgets.

“There was a need for new parliament. We also have to see that the number of seats and MPs will increase in the coming time. That’s why it was need of the hour that a new Parliament is made,” he said.

PM Modi added, “This building is equipped with modern facilities and has latest gadgets. It has given employment to over 60,000 labourers. We have created a digital gallery to honour their hard work”.

The Prime Minister further said that the inspiration is the same from Panchayat Bhawan to Sansad Bhawan.

“As we sit in the new parliament, I find immense satisfaction in the accomplishment of building 4 crore homes and 11 crore toilets for the people, constructing 4 lakh kilometres of rural roads, constructing 50,000 Amrit Sarovar, and creating 30,000 new Panchayat Bhavans. From Panchayat Bhawan to Sansad Bhawan, our inspiration is the development of our country and its people,” the Prime Minister added.

He added that ‘Amrit Kaal’ will give a new direction to our nation to fulfil our vision of New India and this new building should be a shining example of our vision and resolve.

“This new Parliament will become witness to the rise of a self-reliant India. When India surges ahead, the world also moves forward. Along with India, the new Parliament building will also contribute to the world’s progress,” the Prime Minister said.

After concluding his speech in the Parliament, PM Modi interacted with several leaders in the new Parliament.

The Prime Minister’s address was followed by that of Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh and Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla.

Prime Minister Modi installed the sacred ‘Sengol’ in the new Lok Sabha chamber, right next to the Speaker’s chair, after performing puja. PM Modi also performed sashtang pranam as a mark of respect before the ‘Sengol’ during the ceremony.

“It is our good fortune that we have been able to restore the pride of the holy ‘Sengol’. Whenever proceedings start in this House the ‘Sengol’ will inspire us,” said PM Modi.

PM Modi was handed over the historic ‘Sengol’ by Adheenams before it was installed in the new building. The Sengol marked the transfer of power from the British to the Indians in 1947.

After dedicating the new parliament building to the country earlier this morning after a ceremony that saw a multi-faith prayer, Prime Minister Narendra Modi this afternoon walked into the new building amid chants of “Modi” “Modi” and a standing ovation for the second phase of the inauguration ceremony.

The new Parliament building is designed to enable 888 members to sit in the Lok Sabha. In the present building of the Parliament, there is a provision for the sitting of 543 Members in the Lok Sabha and 250 in the Rajya Sabha.

Keeping in view the future requirements, arrangements have been made for a meeting of 888 members in the Lok Sabha and 384 members in the Rajya Sabha in the newly constructed building of the Parliament. The joint session of both Houses will be held in the Lok Sabha Chamber.

(This news report is published from a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has not been written or edited by OpIndia staff)

“Insult to Adheenams”, BJP slams Swami Prasad Maurya’s ‘fundamentalist Brahmin gurus’ remark

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“Insult to Adheenams”, BJP slams Swami Prasad Maurya’s ‘fundamentalist Brahmin gurus’ remark

In a sharp retort to the Samajwadi Party’s allegations of “Brahminism”, the government on Sunday termed the remarks as “comical and reek of ignorance”.

Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya had accused the BJP-led Centre of inviting only “Brahmin gurus” for the inauguration of the new parliament building while ignoring other religious leaders. 

“The allegations of Brahminism made by the Samajwadi Party are comical and reek of ignorance. These Adheenams are run by communities that come under backward caste and OBC categories. They have a rich history of Tamil literature that worships Lord Shiva,” government sources told ANI.

The remarks were termed as an insult to the Adheenams (chief priests of Shaivism mutts) and to the diversity of Hinduism.

“It is an insult to these holy Adheenams and to the diversity of Hinduism to make such comments,” the government sources said.

Maurya, in a tweet, had said, “It is extremely unfortunate that only fundamentalist Brahmin gurus of the South were called in the installation worship of Sengol. If the BJP government had faith in India as a secular sovereign nation, then all the religious leaders of the country, such as Buddhist Dharmacharyas (monks), Jain Acharyas (sages), Guru Granthis, Muslim religious leaders (Maulana), Christian religious leaders (Pastor) etc. should have been invited”.

“By not doing so, BJP has shown its corrupt mentality and disgusting thinking. Although the BJP government is going on the path of monarchy by establishing the Sengol, it is also trying to establish Brahminism by calling the Brahmin religious leaders of the South,” he added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday dedicated the new parliament building to the nation by unveiling a plaque and installing the ‘Sengol’ in the Lok Sabha chamber.

The prime minister felicitated some of the workers involved in the construction of the new building. He handed over mementos to them.

Prime Minister Modi installed the sacred ‘Sengol’ in the new Lok Sabha chamber, right next to the Speaker’s chair, after performing puja. PM Modi also performed sashtang pranam (prostration) before the ‘Sengol’ as a mark of respect during the ceremony.

A ‘sarva dharma prarthana’ (multi-faith prayer) ceremony was held at the new parliament building on Sunday.

At the sarva-dharma prarthana, the religious leaders chanted prayers of their respective faiths.

The newly constructed building of parliament, which will work to further enrich India’s glorious democratic traditions and constitutional values, is also equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that will help the parliamentarians to perform their functions in a better way.

The new complex is designed to enable 888 members sit in the Lok Sabha.

In the present building of the parliament, there is a provision for the sitting of 543 members in the Lok Sabha and 250 in the Rajya Sabha.

Keeping in view the future requirements, arrangements have been made for a meeting of 888 members in the Lok Sabha and 384 members in the Rajya Sabha in the newly constructed building of the Parliament. The joint session of both Houses will be held in the Lok Sabha Chamber.

(This news report is published from a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has not been written or edited by OpIndia staff)

UP: Teacher instructs college girls how to perform namaz in classroom, old video goes viral, police says girls in the video were rehearsing for a play

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UP: Teacher instructs college girls how to perform namaz in classroom, old video goes viral, police says girls in the video were rehearsing for a play

A video from a school in the Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh has gone viral on social media. In this video, some female students are seen in a posture as if performing namaz inside a classroom. In the video, a teacher can also be seen, in front of whom all of this is taking place. As the video went viral online, several Hindu organisations have called for action against it. In a statement issued by the school, it was referred to as part of a rehearsal of a play in the month of October last year. The police are currently investigating the matter.

According to information, the viral video is of Hoshiyari Devi Girls Inter College Rathida, which is located in Baghpat’s Chhaprauli police station precinct. It was first circulated in a WhatsApp group by a state-level office bearer of a Hindu organisation. After then, the video went viral on social media and netizens started demanding action. A teacher is seen sitting on a chair in this 33-second video, while some schoolgirls in uniform rehearse performing congregational namaz. Someone made this video secretly from behind.

In the video, the teacher is seen instructing the pupils on how to perform the namaz properly. On Saturday (May 27), the Baghpat police took cognisance of the video in question and directed the Chhaprauli police station in charge to take necessary action. Reportedly, the school’s principal Munesh Chaudhary has claimed that the video dates back to October last year. He also stated that the girls seen in the video were rehearsing for a play, but the sequence was eventually removed from the play.

Image: Screenshot of Baghpat Police’s now deleted tweet

Baghpat police had shared a newspaper cutting in a tweet, however, deleted it later.

The police subsequently responded on Twitter with a statement mentioning that the video was old and it was a part of the full video where the students were rehearsing for a cultural play.

While the police has issued a statement, the full video has not yet surfaced where the students were seen doing a longer play.

Update: This report has been updated with the latest statement of the police.

JDU leaders sit on a day-long hunger strike in Patna to protest against inauguration of the new Parliament by PM Modi

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JDU leaders sit on a day-long hunger strike in Patna to protest against inauguration of the new Parliament by PM Modi

Janata Dal (United) leaders and workers on Sunday sat on a day-long hunger strike at the Ambedkar statue near the Patna High Court to protest against the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The leaders also held a march from the JDU office in Patna to Patna High Court.

JDU alleged that PM Modi and the Central government have disrespected President Droupadi Murmu by not inviting her to the inauguration of the new Parliament.

Notably, Congress and other opposition parties decided to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building. They stated that it “insults the high office of the President and violates the letter and spirit of the Constitution”.

A total of 21 parties decided to boycott the inauguration of the new parliament building.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the new Parliament building to the nation on Sunday by unveiling a plaque and installing the ‘Sengol’ in the new Lok Sabha chamber.

The newly constructed building of Parliament, which will work to further enrich India’s glorious democratic traditions and constitutional values, is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities which will help the Members to perform their functions in a better way.

The new Parliament building is designed to enable 888 members to sit in the Lok Sabha.

In the present building of the Parliament, there is a provision for the sitting of 543 Members in the Lok Sabha and 250 in the Rajya Sabha.

Keeping in view the future requirements, arrangements have been made for a meeting of 888 members in the Lok Sabha and 384 members in the Rajya Sabha in the newly constructed building of the Parliament. The joint session of both Houses will be held in the Lok Sabha Chamber. 

(This news report is published from a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has not been written or edited by OpIndia staff)

New Parliament reflects the aspirations and dreams of 1.4 billion people, it will become witness to the rise of a self-reliant India: PM Modi

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New Parliament reflects the aspirations and dreams of 1.4 billion people, it will become witness to the rise of a self-reliant India: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the new Parliament building was not just a building but reflected the aspirations and dreams of 1.4 billion people and will send a powerful message to the world about India’s unwavering determination.

“In the development journey of every country, some moments come which become immortal. 28th May is such a day,” Prime Minister Modi said in his first address in the new Parliament. “More than just a building, the New Parliament reflects the aspirations and dreams of 1.4 billion people. It sends a powerful message to the world about India’s unwavering determination,” he said.

The prime minister said that the new Parliament building will witness the journey towards ‘Viksit Bharat’

“The New Parliament Building will be a testament to the dawn of AatmanirbharBharat. It will be a witness to our journey towards a ViksitBharat,” said PM Modi.

“This new Parliament will become witness to the rise of a self-reliant India,” he said

“When India surges ahead, the world also moves forward. Along with India, the new Parliament building will also contribute to the world’s progress,” the Prime Minister said.

He further highlighted that every corner of the parliament will reflect the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’.

Prime Minister Modi installed the sacred ‘Sengol’ in the new Lok Sabha chamber, right next to the Speaker’s chair, after performing puja. PM Modi also prostrated as a mark of respect before the ‘Sengol’ during the ceremony.

“It is our good fortune that we have been able to restore the pride of the holy ‘Sengol’. Whenever proceedings start in this House the ‘Sengol’ will inspire us,” said PM Modi.

PM Modi was handed over the historic ‘Sengol’ by Adheenams before it was installed in the new building. The Sengol marked the transfer of power from the British to Indians in 1947.

After dedicating the new Parliament building to the country earlier this morning after a ceremony that saw a multi-faith prayer, Prime Minister Narendra Modi this afternoon walked into the new building amid chants of “Modi” “Modi” and a standing ovation for the second phase of the inauguration ceremony.

The new Parliament building is designed to enable 888 members to sit in the Lok Sabha. In the present building of the Parliament, there is a provision for the sitting of 543 Members in the Lok Sabha and 250 in the Rajya Sabha.

Keeping in view the future requirements, arrangements have been made for a meeting of 888 members in the Lok Sabha and 384 members in the Rajya Sabha in the newly constructed building of the Parliament. The joint session of both Houses will be held in the Lok Sabha Chamber. 

(This news report is published from a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has not been written or edited by OpIndia staff)

PM Modi pays tribute to Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary, says Savarkar did not appreciate the mentality of slavery at all

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PM Modi pays tribute to Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary, says Savarkar did not appreciate the mentality of slavery at all

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, several Union Ministers, and members of parliament paid floral tributes to freedom fighter and Hindutva ideologue Vinayak (Veer) Damodar Savarkar in the new Parliament building on his birth anniversary.

The Prime Minister and Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Om Birla, led the way as the parliamentarians paid their respects to the late Indian revolutionary. PM Modi paid his tributes to Veer Savarkar after placing the holy Sengol within the Lok Sabha chambers of the newly constructed Parliament House.

Along with PM Modi, Om Birla, Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Pralhad Joshi, S Jaishanakar, Hardeep Singh Puri, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Anurag Thakur, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and many more ministers along with Bharatiya Janata Party National President Jagat Prakash Nadda marked their presence during the event.

The opening of the Parliament falls on Veer Savarkar’s 140th birthday, he was born on May 28, 1883, in the hamlet of Bhagur in Nashik, Maharashtra.

Remembering the great revolutionary in his monthly address ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi recalled the day he visited the cell in Andaman where Veer Savarkar underwent the rigorous sentence.

“I cannot forget the day when I went to the cell in Andaman where Veer Savarkar underwent the sentence of Kalapani,” he said.

“Veer Savarkar’s personality comprised firmness and magnanimity. His fearless and self-respecting nature did not appreciate the mentality of slavery at all. Not only the freedom movement, whatever Veer Savarkar did for social equality and social justice is remembered even today,” PM Modi said in his monthly radio address.

(With inputs from ANI)

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