PARLIAMENT BUILDING INAUGURATION
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President Murmu addresses joint session of Parliament: Key highlights
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint session of Parliament on Thursday, congratulating new MPs and emphasizing the mandate given to the Modi government for a third term. She also praised the high voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir and lauded the Election Commission's efforts.
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SP MP RK Chaudhary's controversial remark on Sengol sparks political debate
Samajwadi Party MP RK Chaudhary's recent comments calling for the removal of the Sengol from Parliament, which he labeled a symbol of monarchy, have sparked controversy. He argued that the Constitution, not "Raja ka Danda" (king's scepter), should govern India. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav defended Chaudhary, while BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla and MP Ravi Kishan condemned the remarks, asserting respect for cultural symbols
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Prerna Sthal: Statues shifted to other places before also, says Om Birla
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the 'Prerna Sthal' in the Parliament complex, containing statues of leaders and freedom fighters. The statues, including Mahatma Gandhi, were moved to a new location within the Parliament House Complex, which was previously used by opposition MPs to protest against the government.
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'Unilateral move': Opposition slams govt on Prerna Sthal inauguration
Opposition leaders disassociated themselves from the Vice-President's inauguration of the 'Prerna Sthal', where all India's founding leaders' statues will be displayed in the new Parliament building. They alleged that the statues were designed not to have Mahatma Gandhi and Dr Ambedkar statues near the Parliament meeting.
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Vice President Dhankar to inaugurate Prerna Sthal in Parliament House Complex today
According to an official press release, all Members of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha have also been invited to the programme.
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Re-development of areas outside new Parliament building not complete, new MPs may be welcomed at annexe
Newly elected Lok Sabha members may be welcomed at the Parliament Annexe Extension building, as the re-development of external areas outside the new building is still underway. The premises are undergoing a revamp, including new lawns for official ceremonies, statue relocation, and building disembarkation points for lawmakers. The Lok Sabha secretariat is identifying temporary residences, with state government guest houses and the Western Court hostel complex as temporary residences.
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How different parts of India contributed to the new Parliament building
With the carpets sourced from Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh, bamboo flooring from Tripura and stone carvings from Rajasthan, the new Parliament mirrors the cultural diversity of India.
India's new Parliament building: Significant features
The old building could seat 543 Members in the Lok Sabha and 250 in the Rajya Sabha. The new Parliament building will have space for 888 members in the Lok Sabha and 384 members in the Rajya Sabha.
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