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Boycotting Parliament building inauguration by opposition parties is a bad precedence: BJP leader

The opposition parties have set a bad precedence by boycotting the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28 (Sunday), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Andhra Pradesh unit vice-president P. Surendra Reddy has said. Addressing the media after inaugurating the party’s Ongole Lok Sabha unit…

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New Parliament should be used in the interest of the country: Mayawati

BSP president Mayawati congratulated the Union government for the inauguration of the new Parliament building.

The Hindu

'Coronation over, arrogant king is crushing voice of people': Rahul on police detaining wrestlers

The strong attack by the opposition party leaders came after the Delhi Police detained ace wrestlers.

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After new Parliament inauguration, focus now shifts to Vice-President Enclave, new PMO, MPs’ chambers

With the new Parliament building inaugurated, the focus now shifts to the construction of the Vice President Enclave, Common Central Secretariat buildings, Defence Enclave, MP’s chambers, and Prime Minister’s new residence and office.

The Hindu

Twitterati rave about 'Akhand Bharat' mural in new Parliament

A mural in the new Parliament building depicting the influence of ancient Indian thought in its immediate neighbourhood went viral on social media

The Hindu

"I am happy I didn't go there": NCP chief Sharad Pawar on new Parliament inauguration

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday said that he was not happy to see the inauguration of the new Parliament building. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Jantar Mantar protest site cleared minutes after wrestlers’ detention

The Delhi police on May 28, 2023 detained Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia for violation of law and order after they breached the security cordon while trying to move towards the new Parliament building

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"Why bring this angle?" Asaduddin Owaisi on RJD's "coffin" tweet

All-India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on May 28 hit out at Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for its comparison of the new Parliament building with a coffin questioning the need of the Bihar-based party for bringing in “this angle”.

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RJD twitter post equates new Parliament building with ‘coffin’; BJP hits back

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on May 28 likened the architecture of the new Parliament building to a coffin, drawing a sharp response from the BJP which said people will bury the Bihar party in such a coffin in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

The Hindu

India’s vast new parliament opened by Narendra Modi amid opposition boycott

PM accused of violating constitution in inaugurating the building himself, instead of allowing president to do so

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Modi inaugurates new parliament building as part of New Delhi's makeover

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's new parliament building on Sunday, a modern complex which is part of his Hindu nationalist government's grand plan to give a makeover to the British colonial-era architecture in the nation's capital.

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Was Advani invited for the inauguration: Sena (UBT)

Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) hits out at the Centre for not inviting President Droupadi Murmu for the inauguration of the new Parliament building

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy leaves for Delhi, meets Nirmala Sitharaman

Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy will be attending the NITI Aayog general council meeting on May 27 and participate in the inauguration of new Parliament building on May 28; he is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit

The Hindu

Omar Abdullah praises new Parliament building despite NC boycott

National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah praised the new Parliament building, a day after his party decided to join the Opposition and boycott the inaugural function on May 28. Meanwhile, several J&K parties have come out in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the new Parliament building.

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New Parliament building will make every Indian proud, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 26 said the new Parliament building will make every Indian proud, and shared a video of the newly-constructed complex. Posting the video on Twitter, Mr. Modi also urged people to share the video with their voiceover, using the hashtag ‘My Parliament My Pride’.

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Kumaraswamy calls Congress 'hypocrite' for boycotting Parliament inauguration

JD(S) leader and former Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday slammed the “hypocrite Congress” for boycotting the inauguration of the new Parliament building.

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PM Modi to launch special Rs 75 coin to mark inauguration of new Parliament

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be launching a Rs 75 denomination coin to mark the inauguration of the new Parliament building, said a press release by the Ministry of Finance on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Congress: One man's ego has denied President her constitutional privilege to inaugurate new Parl building

The Congress' attack comes a day after as many as 20 opposition parties announced their decision to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Modi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BRS too decides to stay away from new Parliament inauguration

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It cannot be a true Parliament without respect for Opposition: Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said the rualing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) failed to understand the basic spirit of the shlokas (scriptural verses) written there, and added that where there is pride of power but no respect for the opposition, it cannot be a true Parliament.

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Parliament built through constitutional values not by 'bricks of ego': Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said neither getting President Droupadi Murmu to inaugurate the new Parliament building nor inviting her to the ceremony is an “insult” to the country’s highest constitutional post.

The Hindu

BJP has reduced the President’s office to ‘mere tokenism’, says Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge

In a series of tweets, Mr. Kharge said inauguration of the new Parliament building by President Murmu will “symbolise Government’s commitment to Democratic values and Constitutional propriety.”

The Hindu

President, not PM, should inaugurate new Parliament building: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on May 21 said that the President should inaugurate the new Parliament building and not the Prime Minister.

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Federal government labels neo-Nazis 'political lunatics' following violent clash at anti-immigration rally

Police use pepper spray to contain violence between neo-Nazi and anti-fascist protesters outside Victorian Parliament on Saturday afternoon.

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