Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a video of the new Parliament building on Friday, saying that the landmark structure 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.”
On May 28, Prime Minister Modi will dedicate the country’s new Parliament building.
Meanwhile, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called the new Parliament building “pretty damn impressive” on Thursday.
In a tweet, Omar Abdullah said, “Setting aside the brouhaha about the inauguration for a moment, this building is a welcome addition. The old Parliament House has served us well but as someone who has worked there for a few years, a lot of us often spoke amongst ourselves about the need for a new & improved parliament building. Better late than never is all I’ll say & this one looks pretty damn impressive.”
The ‘Sengol,’ which symbolised the transfer of power from the British to India, will be preserved as a legacy in the new Parliament building.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to make the Sengol the Amrit Kaal’s national symbol. The ceremony will be repeated in the new Parliament building, with Adheenam (Priests) bestowing the Sengol on the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister will install the same Sengol from 1947 in the Lok Sabha, prominently near the Speaker’s podium. It will be displayed for all to see and will be used for special occasions.
Notably, at least 21 opposition parties have decided to protest the Prime Minister’s decision to preside over the inauguration ceremony rather than President Droupadi Murmu. According to the opposition, the building’s inauguration without President Droupadi Murmu “insults the high office of the President and violates the letter and spirit of the Constitution.”
