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PM Modi Inaugurates New Parliament Building, Says 'It Reflects Aspirations Of New India'

The new Parliament building can seat 888 members in the Lok Sabha chamber and 300 in the Rajya Sabha chamber.

By Zee Media Bureau | Last Updated: Sunday, May 28, 2023 - 14:12
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Live Coverage | PM Modi Inaugurates New Parliament Building, Installs Sengol In Lok Sabha

New Delhi: Amid a boycott by several Opposition parties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the new Parliament building and installed the historic 'Sengol' in the Lok Sabha chamber. The ceremony began with the prime minister performing 'Ganapati Homam' to invoke Gods to bless the inauguration of the new Parliament. He then carried the 'Sengol' to the new building and installed it in a special enclosure on the right side of the Speaker's chair in the Lok Sabha chamber.

The new Parliament building has a built-up area of 64,500 square metres and can seat 888 members in the Lok Sabha chamber and 300 in the Rajya Sabha chamber.

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28 May 2023, 13:31 PM

New Parliament building reflects aspirations of new India, says PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said the new Parliament building was a reflection of the aspirations of a 'new India' and a testament to the dawn of a self-reliant nation. Addressing a function to inaugurate the new Parliament building, he said as India surges ahead, the new Parliament building will also contribute to the world's progress.

28 May 2023, 13:29 PM

President Murmu welcomes inauguration of new Parliament building by PM Modi

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday welcomed the inauguration of the new parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said it is a matter of pride and immense happiness for the entire country.

In her message at the inauguration, which was read out by Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh, Murmu said the inauguration of the new Parliament building will be written in golden words in the country's history.

"Inauguration of the new parliament building is a matter of pride and joy for all the people of India," she said in her message.

Noting the parliament is a guiding light for the country, the President said the new Parliament building "is an important milestone in our democratic journey".

28 May 2023, 12:08 PM

PM Modi pays tributes to VD Savarkar in new Parliament

On the occasion of Savarkar Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday also paid tributes to VD Savarkar in the new Parliament.

28 May 2023, 12:06 PM

Let us 'embrace' this symbol from past: Shashi Tharoor on Sengol

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said the positions taken by the government and the Opposition on the Sengol issue are reconcilable, as he called for embracing this symbol from the past to affirm the values of our present.

My own view on the Sengol controversy is that both sides have good arguments. The government rightly argues that the sceptre reflects a continuity of tradition by embodying sanctified sovereignty and the rule of dharma. The Opposition rightly argues that the Constitution was adopted in the name of the people and that sovereignty abides in the people of India as represented in their Parliament, and is not a kingly privilege handed down by divine right," he said in a long Twitter post.

He added that the two positions are reconcilable if one simply drops the debatable red herring about the sceptre having been handed to Nehru by Mountbatten to symbolise the transfer of power, a story for which there is no proof.

"Let us embrace this symbol from the past to affirm the values of our present," he said.

28 May 2023, 11:30 AM

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28 May 2023, 10:48 AM

'May This Iconic Building Be Cradle Of Empowerment': PM Modi 

After inaugurating the new building of India's Parliament, PM Narendra Modi took to his official Twitter account and hoped that this 'iconic building' be a cradle of empowerment, igniting dreams and nurturing them into reality.

"As the new building of India’s Parliament is inaugurated, our hearts and minds are filled with pride, hope and promise. May this iconic building be a cradle of empowerment, igniting dreams and nurturing them into reality. May it propel our great nation to new heights of progress," he tweeted and shared pictures of from the inauguration ceremony.

28 May 2023, 10:47 AM

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28 May 2023, 10:21 AM

'Self-glorifying authoritarian PM': Congress on inauguration of new Parliament 

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh has launched a scathing attack on PM Narendra Modi after he inaugurated the new Parliament building, saying that a 'self-glorifying authoritarian PM with utter disdain for parliamentary procedures' has opened the new complex.

"On this day, May 28th: Nehru, the person who did the most to nurture Parliamentary democracy in India, was cremated in 1964. Savarkar, the person whose ideological ecosystem led to the killing of Mahatma Gandhi, was born in 1883," he said.

Ramesh also said that on this day President Droupadi Murmu -- the first Adivasi to become President -- is not allowed to fulfil her constitutional duties and inaugurate the new Parliament building.

"A self-glorifying authoritarian Prime Minister with utter disdain for Parliamentary procedures, who rarely attends Parliament or engages in it, inaugurates the New Parliament building in 2023," he added.

28 May 2023, 09:29 AM

New Parliament reflects India's diverse culture

With carpets from Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur, bamboo flooring from Tripura, and stone carvings from Rajasthan, the materials used for the new Parliament building have been acquired from various parts of the country and reflect India's diverse culture. 

The teakwood used in the building was sourced from Maharashtra, while the red and white sandstone was procured from Rajasthan. The Kesharia green stone, the red granite and the white marble have also been procured from Rajasthan. The stone 'jaali' (lattice) works dotting the building were sourced from Rajnagar in Rajasthan and Noida in Uttar Pradesh.

The steel structure for the false ceilings in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha chambers has been sourced from the union territory of Daman and Diu, while the furniture in the new building was crafted in Mumbai.

The materials for the Ashoka Emblem were sourced from Aurangabad in Maharashtra and Jaipur in Rajasthan, while the Ashok Chakra donning the massive walls of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha chambers and the exteriors of the parliament building were procured from Indore in Madhya Pradesh.

The new Parliament building used manufactured sand or M-sand from Charkhi Dadri in Haryana for creating concrete mix for the construction activities. M-Sand is considered environment friendly as it is manufactured by crushing large hard stones or granite and not by dredging of river beds.

The fly ash bricks used in the construction were sourced from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, while brass works and pre-cast trenches were from Ahmedabad in Gujarat.

28 May 2023, 09:03 AM

Security tightened in view of wrestlers' march to new Parliament

Delhi Police has tightened security in the capital as Khap panchayat leaders and farmers are expected to join the protesting wrestlers' march to the new Parliament building.

28 May 2023, 09:02 AM

New Parliament building inauguration: Entry, exit gates at Central Sectt, Udyog Bhawan metro stations closed

In view of the inauguration of the new Parliament building, all entry and exit gates at the Central Secretariat and Udyog Bhawan metro stations have been closed for passenger movement. 
However, interchange facilities are available at Central Secretariat.

28 May 2023, 08:41 AM

PM Modi dedicates new Parliament building to the nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has now dedicated the new Parliament building to the nation.

28 May 2023, 08:38 AM

Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath attend inauguration ceremony of new Parliament

Union ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar, Jitendra Singh, and chief ministers of several states including Yogi Adityanath are among BJP leaders attending the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament building.

28 May 2023, 08:25 AM

PM Modi attends a multi-faith prayer meet at new Parliament building

PM Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attend a multi-faith prayer meeting during the inauguration of the new Parliament building.

28 May 2023, 08:08 AM

PM Modi felicitates workers who built new Parliament House

PM Narendra Modi is now felicitating the workers who helped in the building and development of the new Parliament building.

28 May 2023, 07:54 AM

PM Modi installs 'Sengol' inside new Parliament building

PM Narendra Modi has now installed the 'Sengol' near the Lok Sabha Speaker's chair in the new Parliament building.

28 May 2023, 07:51 AM

PM Narendra Modi is now carrying the 'Sengol' inside the Lok Sabha chamber of the new Parliament building.

28 May 2023, 07:49 AM

PM Modi handed over historic 'Sengol' by Adheenams

PM Modi has now been handed over the historic 'Sengol' by Adheenams before it is installed in the new Parliament building. The Sengol will be installed near the chair of the Speaker in the new building.

28 May 2023, 07:39 AM

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28 May 2023, 07:36 AM

New Parliament building inauguration ceremony begins with a puja

The inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament building has begun with a puja being performed in the presence of PM Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla.

28 May 2023, 07:32 AM

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla receives PM Modi

Lok Sabha speaker received PM Narendra Modi as he arrived at the new Parliament building for the inauguration ceremony. Birla and PM Modi paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the Parliament House ahead of the inauguration of the new building.

28 May 2023, 07:27 AM

PM Modi arrives at new Parliament building for inauguration

PM Narendra Modi has arrived at the new Parliament building for the inauguration ceremony. The ceremony will begin shortly with a puja.

28 May 2023, 07:26 AM

Parties boycotting new Parliament inauguration

Here's a look at the political parties -- with their Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha representation -- that have announced to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building:

1. Congress (81 MPs)

2. DMK (34 MPs)

3. Shiv Sena-UBT (seven MPs)

4. AAP (11 MPs)

5. Samajwadi Party (six MPs)

6. CPI (four MPs)

7. JMM (two MPs)

8. Kerala Congress-Mani (two MPs)

9. Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (one MP)

10. Rashtriya Lok Dal (one MP)

11. Trinamool Congress (35 MPs)

12. Janata Dal (United) (21 MPs)

13. NCP (nine MPs)

14. CPI-M (eight MPs)

15. RJD (six MPs)

16. IUML (four MPs)

17. NC (three MPs)

18. RSP (one MP)

28 May 2023, 07:21 AM

Parties that will attend inauguration of new Parliament

Here's a look at the political parties -- with their Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha representation -- that will attend the inauguration of the new Parliament building:

1. BJP (A total of 394 MPs in LS and RS)

2. Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) (15 MPs)

3. National People's Party, Meghalaya (two MPs)

4. Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (one MP)

5. Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (one MP)

6. Jannayak Janata Party

7. AIDMK (five MPs)

8. IMKMK

9. AJSU (one MP)

10. RPI (Athawale) (one MP)

11. Mizo National Front (two MPs)

12. Tamil Maanila Congress (one MP)

13. ITFT (Tripura)

14. Bodo People's Party

15. Pattali Makkal Kacchi (one MP)

16. Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party

17. Apna Dal (two MPs)

18. Asom Gana Parishad (one MP)

19. Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) (one MP)

20. BJD (21 MPs)

21. BSP (10 MPs)

22. TDP (4 MPs)

23. YSRCP (31 MPs)

28 May 2023, 07:16 AM

Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar share videos on new Parliament

Several famous movie superstars including Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar posted on Twitter the video of the new Parliament building with their own voiceovers.

In a tweet, Shah Rukh Khan said, "What a magnificent new home for the people who uphold our Constitution, represent every citizen of this great Nation and protect the diversity of her one people Narendra Modi ji."

Akshay Kumar said, "Proud to see this glorious new building of the Parliament. May this forever be an iconic symbol of India's growth story."

28 May 2023, 07:04 AM

Wrestlers to hold peaceful march to new Parliament building

The protesting wrestlers have said they will hold their Mahila Mahapanchayat in front of the new Parliament building today. The agitating grapplers are demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Singh, who they alleged sexually harassed several women grapplers.

The likes of Olympic medallists Bajranj Punia, Sakshi Malik and Asian Games gold winner Vinesh Phogat said that any amount of force will not deter them from going ahead with the peaceful march.

28 May 2023, 07:01 AM

Security beefed up in Delhi ahead of new Parliament building inauguration

The security has been beefed up in Delhi and thousands of police personnel have been deployed ahead of the new Parliament building inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Multiple layers of barricades have been put in place as part of the robust security arrangement in and around the new Parliament building. 

The wrestlers protesting at the Jantar Mantar, about two kilometres from Parliament, have also said that they will go ahead with their 'Mahila Mahapanchayat' near the new building today. Delhi Police, however, said that no protester will be allowed to move towards the new Parliament building.

28 May 2023, 06:38 AM

Materials used for new Parliament acquired from various parts of India

The material used for the new Parliament building has been acquired from various parts of the country. The teakwood used in the building was sourced from Maharashtra's Nagpur, while the red and white sandstone was procured from Rajasthan's Sarmathura.

The Kesharia green stone has been procured from Udaipur, the red granite from Lakha near Ajmer and the white marble has been sourced from Ambaji in Rajasthan.

The steel structure for the false ceilings in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha chambers has been sourced from the union territory of Daman and Diu, while the furniture in the new building was crafted in Mumbai.

28 May 2023, 06:29 AM

New Parliament building will seat 888 members in Lok Sabha

The new Parliament building has a built-up area of 64,500 square metres and can seat 888 members in the Lok Sabha chamber and 300 in the Rajya Sabha chamber. In the case of a joint sitting of both Houses, a total of 1,280 members can be accommodated in the Lok Sabha chamber.

 

28 May 2023, 06:27 AM

Parliament inauguration schedule: Rs 75 coin to be issued today

To mark the inauguration of the new Parliament building, the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre will also issue a commemorative Rs 75 coin. The weight of this coin would be around 34.65-35.35 grams.

One side of the coin will bear the image of the Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillar in the centre flanked by the word 'Bharat' in Devnagri script and 'INDIA' in English, while the other side of the coin will show the image of Parliament Complex.

28 May 2023, 06:27 AM

Parliament inauguration: 'Sengol' to be installed in new building today

The historical scepter 'Sengol' from Tamil Nadu, which was received by first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to represent a transfer of power from the British and was kept in a museum in Prayagraj, will also be installed in the new Parliament building today.

 

28 May 2023, 06:25 AM

New Parliament Building Inauguration Live Updates

PM Narendra Modi will today inaugurate the new Parliament building amid a boycott by several Opposition parties. The new Parliament will have a grand constitution hall to showcase India's democratic heritage, a lounge for MPs, a library, multiple committee rooms, dining areas and ample parking space.

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