Indian Political highlights: Had a constructive meeting with BJP CMs, deputy CMs; discussed ways to accelerate development, says PM Modi

Thank you for staying with DH as we brought you live updates from Indian politics. The day began with a grand ceremony at the newly-built parliament with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the event. He then chaired a meeting with BJP CMs and deputy CMs at the BJP headquarters. Also, as the inauguration ceremony went on, protesting wrestlers marched towards the new Parliament and were detained and booked but released later. The political slugfest over the inauguration and the wrestlers protests went on throughout the day. Good night readers. DH will be back with latest updates tomorrow. Thanks again.

Manipur is burning, PM is obsessed about his self-coronation: Congress slams PM Modi, says will call on President regarding this matter

Our democratic values and ethos has been ashamed, says Sharad Pawar on Delhi Police's action against protesting wrestlers

Had a constructive meeting with BJP CMs, deputy CMs; discussed ways to accelerate development, says PM Modi

Bandra-Versova sea-link bridge will be known as Veer Savarkar Setu, announces Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde

PM Narendra Modi leaves after attending the 'Mukhyamantri Parishad' meeting at BJP headquarters

Are we going from democracy to monarchy?: Chhatisgarh CM Baghel slams PM Modi over Parliament inauguration event

Those who criticised Nehru so far, they're following his footsteps today...but when Nehru received the Sengol, Britishers were leaving India and there was a power transfer but what kind of power transfer happened today?...are we going from democracy to monarchy?: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel

Here's a video shared by the Prime Minister highlighting key moments from the Parliament inauguration event

DPAP will fight for restoration of J-K's statehood and job and land rights of its people if it wins Assembly elections: Party chief Ghulam Nabi Azad

JDU leader Manjit Singh says Nitish Kumar will chair Oppn meeting scheduled for June 12

JDU leader Manjit Singh speaks on the Opposition meeting in Patna, says, "12thJune has been decided for the meeting and CM Nitish Kumar will chair the meeting."

Protesting wrestlers have been jailed for no reason; take us to jail as well, says farmer leader Rakesh Tikait

2026 delimitation could threaten country's unity and integrity, says Shashi Tharoor

In 1947, we saw birth of democratic nation; today we saw self-coro-nation, says Congress

BJP will have Karnataka-like fate in Rajasthan, says Congress incharge for Rajasthan, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa

BJP speaks a lot, PM might visit Rajasthan day after tomorrow & has visited this state twice earlier, what did he give to Rajasthan?...BJP will have Karnataka-like fate in Rajasthan... we will come back to power in 2023 in the state & In 2024, Congress will come to power in India: Congress incharge for Rajasthan, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa

'Gross insult of temple of democracy': VHP slams RJD for comparing new Parliament building with coffin

The VHP lashed out at the RJD for comparing the new Parliament building with a coffin, calling it a "gross insult" to the temple of democracy and a "serious attack on public belief".

PM Modi, along with BJP president JP Nadda, holds ‘Mukhiymantri Parishad’ meeting

Opposition not liking PM Modi doing good thing, says Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal

The old parliament building doesn’t have that many seats, there was a need for new Parliament building and the Opposition knows it very well...they're not liking the fact that PM Modi has done such a good thing," saysArjun Ram Meghwal, Union Law Minister

Congress, BJP trade barbs on Twitter over Nehru, Modi comparisons

New Parliament symbol of aspirations of people of India: RS Deputy Chairperson

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairperson Harivanshcalled the inauguration of the new Parliament building a historic and unforgettable moment, asserting the building was not merely a structure of brick and mortar, but a means of fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people of India.

Coronation complete, 'arrogant king' now crushing public's voice, Rahul Gandhi slams PM

PM Modi holds a meeting with BJP Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers at BJP headquarters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holdinga meeting with BJP-ruled Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers at BJP headquarters, in Delhi. BJP national president JP Nadda, Union Home Minister Amit Shah are also present in the meet.

Haven't seen it yet: Tejashwi Yadav on RJD's tweet comparing new Parliament building to coffin

"I haven't seen it yet, I don't know," says Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav when confronted with RJD’s coffin tweet.

PM Modi reaches BJP headquarters after new parliament building inauguration ceremony

Apart from the prime minster, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis,Goa CM Pramod Sawant,Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath have arrived at BJP headquarters, in Delhi.

New Parliament opening ceremony held amid 'loud propaganda': Sitaram Yechury

CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury alleged that the new Parliament inauguration ceremony was held amid "loud propaganda" with the declaration of a "new India". "This declaration of a 'New India' comes in the absence of the President of India, Vice President of India and opposition parties! India = Nation and Citizen; New India = Raja and Praja." "Sengol belongs to the period of feudal monarchies, emperors and kings. Indian people overthrew such bondages and ushered in a secular democratic republic where every citizen is equal. Sngol has no role in a democracy where people elect the government," he tweeted.

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, the president said the inauguration of the new Parliament building will be written in golden words in the country's history.

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PM Modi treating inauguration of new Parliament building as coronation: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said Parliament is the voice of the people but the prime minister is treating the inauguration of the new Parliament building like "coronation". The attack came soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Parliament building.

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Protesting wrestlers including Vinesh, Sakshi and Bajrang detained; cops clear protest site at Jantar Mantar

In what could bring about a forceful end to wrestlers' protest at Jantar Mantar, the Delhi police on Sunday 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 for a women's 'Mahapanchayat'.

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PM Modi interacts with several leaders after concluding his Lok Sabha speech in new Parliament

PM Modi has now concluded his address.

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

We have 25 years of 'Amrit Kaal Khand', together we have to make India a developed nation in this period: PM Modi

From panchayat bhawan to Sansad bhawan, our pledge and inspiration remains the development of our country and its people: Modi

From panchayat bhawan to Sansad bhawan, our inspiration is the development of our country and its people. Today, as we are proud of the construction of this new Parliament, it also gives me immense satisfaction when I think about the construction of homes for 4 crore poor people and 11 crore toilets in the country in the last 9 years. When we talk about modern facilities in the new Parliament, I feel content we have constructed over 4 lakh kilometres of roads to connect villages in the country: PM Modi

Have to go forward with 'nation first' thought: PM

India is the mother of democracy. It is also the foundation of global democracy. Democracy is our 'Sanskaar', idea & tradition: PM Modi

Construction of new Parliament building gave employment to 60,000 workers; digital gallery dedicated to them has been built: PM Modi

New Parliament meets India's growing demands: Modi

Our democracy is our inspiration, our Constitution our resolve; Parliament best representative of this inspiration, resolution: Modi

New Parliament building perfect example of co-existence of the old and new: PM Modi

PM Modi makes 'Amrit Kaal' pitch in his first address at new Sansad building

Several years of foreign rule stole our pride from us. Today, India has left behind that colonial mindset: PM Modi

Along with India, the new Parliament building will also contribute to the world's progress: PM Modi

New Parliament reflection of out ambition and emotion- Modi

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: PM Modi in the new Parliament

'Sengol' was symbol of power transfer from British; we have given due respect to it: PM Modi

The holy 'Sengol' was installed in Parliament today. In the Chola dynasty, the 'Sengol' symbolised justice, righteousness and good governance: PM Modi

When India moves forward, then the World moves forward. This new Parliament will also lead to the development of the world through the development of India: PM Modi

This new Parliament will become witness to the rise of a self-reliant India: PM Modi

The new Parliament isn't just a building, it is the symbol of the aspiration of the 140 cr people of India. It gives a message to the world about India's determination: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi begins his address in the new Parliament

In the development journey of every country, some moments come which become immortal. 28th May is such a day: PM Modi in the new Parliament

PM Modi unveils commemorative ₹75 coin in new Parliament

In this Amrit Kaal, India's prestige in the world has increased. Our parliament has the ability to convert internal and global challenges into opportunities. Democracy is the foundation of our strong future. Unity in diversity is our strength: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in the new Parliament

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla addresses the new Parliament

The entire nation is witnessing this moment today. I express my gratitude towards PM Modi under whose leadership this new Parliament was built in under 2.5 years: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in the new Parliament

Now, a message by President Droupadi Murmu being read out by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh in the new Parliament building.

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh is reading out a message of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar during the inauguration of new Parliament building.

'Modi, Modi' chants greet PM as he enters new Parliament building | Video

RS Deputy Chairman hails PM Modi for construction of new Parliament in less than 2.5 years

It is a matter of immense happiness that a new modern Parliament was constructed in less than 2.5 years under the leadership of PM Modi: Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh in the new Parliament

PM Modi has arrived in the new Lok Sabha and the ceremony has begun with the National Anthem. Members of Parliament, CMs of different states and other dignitaries are also in the attendance.

PM Modi pays tributes to V D Savarkar on the occasion of Savarkar Jayanti in the new Parliament | Video

Rakesh Tikait says all farmers stopped by police at Ghazipur border.

"All others (farmers) have been stopped (by the police). We will sit here for now and decide what to do next," says farmer leader Rakesh Tikait after being stopped at Ghazipur border.

Police have detained Sakshi (Malik), says wrestler Bajrang Punia amid scuffle between police and protesters at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.

Farmer leaders and police clash at Ghazipur border

A scuffle has also been reported between farmer leaders and police at Ghazipur border. Delhi's borders have been barricaded in view of farmers and women coming to the national capital to attend the 'Mahila Samman Mahapanchayat' called by protesting wrestlers.

Protesting wrestlers jump over police barricades

Protesting wrestlers seen jumping over the police barricades at Jantar Mantar to march towards new the Parliament building.

Are we taking the country backwards, asks Sharad Pawar after watching the Parliament opening ceremony

NCP Chief Sharad Pawar says he is happy to not have attended the Parliament inauguration ceremony.

"I saw the event in the morning. I am happy I didn't go there. I am worried after seeing whatever happened there. Are we taking the country backwards? Was this event for limited people only?"

Scuffle between protesters and security personnel at Jantar Mantar

Protesters stopped from marching towards new Parliament building

Protesters marching from Jantar Mantar towards new Parliament building stopped by police.

PM prostrates before 'Sengol' and seeks blessings of high priests of various adheenams in Tamil Nadu

PM Modi at the new Parliament building, in New Delhi

What is Sengol? Facts about historic sceptre in new Parliament

A gold-studded 'Sengol', which Jawaharlal Nehru received as a symbol of transfer of power, never made into official records as it was not a formal ceremony held just 15 minutes before the country's first Prime Minister made the historic 'Tryst With Destiny' speech.

The now historic sceptre, which has been kept in Allahabad museum, became part of the independence folklore after a query by Viceroy Lord Mountbatten to Jawaharlal Nehru on what would symbolise the transfer of power.

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Pralhad Joshi lashes out at Congress, RJD: 'People will give them a befitting reply...'

Congress can't tolerate good things happening in the country, they are lying about Sengol. Parliament is a temple of democracy, people will give them a befitting reply for the way they (RJD) are using expletives for the new Parliament: Union minister Pralhad Joshi

Om Birla should have inaugurated new Parliament House: Owaisi

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi says Om Birla should have inaugurated the new Parliament House.

He also wonders why is RJD calling Parliament a "coffin".

"RJD has no stand, the old Parliament building did not even have clearance from Delhi Fire Service. Why are they (RJD) calling the Parliament a coffin? They could have said anything else, why do they need to bring this angle?"

Pic: PM Modi with historic 'Sengol' installed in the new Parliament building

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Parliament building on Sunday morning and installed the historic 'Sengol' in the Lok Sabha chamber. Dressed in traditional attire, Modi walked into Parliament premises from its Gate No. 1 and was welcomed by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

RJD compares Parliament with coffin; BJP cries 'treason'

The Rahstriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Sunday sparked a massive controversy by comparing the new Parliament building with a coffin, just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi began the inauguration ceremony by installing the historic 'Sengol' in the new Lok Sabha. Read more

Hearts & minds filled with pride, hope and promise, says PM Modi

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: PM Modi

"It is a very good thing that the new Parliament has been built. I keep myself away from politics, the only thing I can say is that everyone should work unitedly for the growth of the country," says Sikh Guru Balbir Singh,who took part in the multi-faith prayers at the inauguration of the new Parliament building. (ANI)

'The coffin in our tweet is a representation of democracy being buried'

As BJP slams RJD for the coffin comparison, party leader Shakti Singh Yadav says "the coffin in our tweet is a representation of democracy being buried". He says the country would not accept this, adding that the Parliament is the "temple of democracy" and a place to have discussions.

Sushil Modi wants 'case of treason' against RJD for comparing new Parliament with 'coffin'

A case of treason should be registered against such people who have compared the new Parliament building with a coffin: BJP leader Sushil Modi on RJD's tweet comparing the new Parliament building with a coffin

BJP's Dushyant Gautam calls RJD's new Parliament comparison 'unfortunate'

BJP leader Dushyant Gautam terms RJD's comparison ofthe new Parliament building to a coffin as "unfortunate".

"Today they are comparing it with a coffin, were they comparing the old Parliament with 'zero'? We were earlier sitting in zero".

'Incomplete event', says Supriya Sule as PM Modi opens new Parliament

NCP leader Supriya Sule says opening a new Parliament building without the presence of Opposition parties makes it an 'incomplete event'. It means there is no democracy in the country, she adds.

'New Parliament building represents change'

Jasbeer Kaur, who took part in the multi-faith prayers at the inauguration of new Parliament, said the building represents "change" as she hailedthe historic moment.

'Unity in diversity', says Jewish Rabbi's as PM begins inauguration of new Parliament amid Oppn boycott

"Today, we have given the message of unity in diversity," says Jewish Rabbi Ezekiel Isaac Malekar who took part in the multi-faith prayers at the inauguration of the new Parliament building.

Anupam Kher's video message on Parliament building inauguration | Watch

Large numbers of police personnel deployed along Delhi-Haryana border to prevent the entry of 'unsocial elements'

With protesting wrestlers and their supporters set to march on the new Parliament building, the Delhi Police on Sunday said that it had deployed a considerable number of personnel along the Delhi-Haryana border to prevent the entry of'unsocial elements' to the national capital.

Pic from a 'sarv-dharma' prayer ceremony held at the new Parliament building

PM Modi, along with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Cabinet ministers, attended a 'Sarv-dharma' prayer ceremony at the new Parliament building, after installing the historic 'Sengol' in the Lok Sabha chamber, next to the Speaker's chair.

India's new Parliament building: A look at the numbers

Ahead of the grand opening of the new Parliament building -- which is in the centre of a raging row between the central government and the Opposition -- let's look at some of the salient features of the new symbol of Indian democracy.

The foundation stone of the new parliament building was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 10, 2020. The building's construction started on January 15, 2021 and was to be completed by August 2022. The structure which is to be inaugurated on May 28, has been built in record time with quality construction, as per the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

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Take part in inauguration ceremony to strengthen democracy: Union minister to Oppn

Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda says the opposition parties should not do politics and take part in the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament building to strengthen democracy.

Entry, exit gates of Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan metro stations shut

All entry, exit gates of Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan metro stations have been closed for passenger movement as the opening ceremony of the new Parliament building is under way. Poeple are requested to plan their travel to avoid any inconvenience.

Members of Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee stopped at Ambala border

Security beefed up near Ghazipur border ahead of wrestlers' march

Security has been tightened near Ghazipur border area as Khap panchayat leaders and farmers are set to join protesting wrestlers' march to new parliament house in Delhi today.

"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," news agency ANI quotes Delhi Police Special CP Deepender Pathak.

Differences between the new Parliament building and the existing one

Lawmakers of the world’s largest democracy are set to get a new seat with the inauguration of the new Parliament building scheduled to take place today. With its construction now complete, the new triangular building will replace the iconic circular-shaped 'sansad bhawan', which is around 100-years-old.

The shape and the design might be the most visible form of difference between the two buildings, but it is not the only thing that sets the two structures apart. As the difference of opinion on who should inaugurate the new building heats up the politics, here are the major differences between the to-be-inaugurated and already existing Parliaments.

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PM Modi seeks seers' blessings

Here's a glimpse of PM Modi seeking blessings of the seers before installing the historic 'Sengol' in the new Parliament building.The inauguration ceremony -- which began early morning, followed by the installation of the ‘Sengol’ -- is expected to extend for several hours.

'Sarv-dharma' prayers are underway at the new Parliament building as Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the inauguration ceremony.

PM Modi unveils plaque to mark new Parliament building inauguration

After installing the historic 'sengol' near Lok Sabha Speaker's Chair, PM Narendra Modi has unveiled the plaque to mark the inauguration of the new Parliament building. Modi will later inaugurate the new parliament building which will house both the chambers of India’s federal bi-cameral legislature.

Modi, Om Birla, CMs of different states attend multi-faith prayer meeting at new Parliament building

PM Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union ministers and CMs of different states are now attendinga multi-faith prayer meeting at the new Parliament building.

Modi attends 'sarv-dharma' prayer ceremony held at new Parliament building

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Cabinet ministers, attends a 'sarv-dharma' prayer ceremony being held at the new Parliament building.

'Sengol' was consecrated amid Vedic chanting by Adheenams before its installation in new Parliament building

PM Modi installs the historic 'Sengol' near Lok Sabha Speaker's chair in new Parliament building

PM Modi carries the historic 'Sengol' into the Lok Sabha chamber ahead of installation

Modi handed over the 'Sengol' before its installation in new Parliament building

PM Modi, Om Birla attend Puja ahead of inauguration ceremony

The preparations for the inauguration of the new Parliament building got under way at 7.30 am on Sunday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla taking part in a puja ahead of the inuaguration ceremony.

After the completition of the puja, PM Modi will receive the historic 'Sengol' and place it in the new Parliament building.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the new Parliament building on May 28. Here is the full schedule of the events lined up for the day

Stage set for inauguration of new Parliament building by PM Modi today

Amidst the boycott call by at least 20 opposition parties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday inaugurate the new parliament building which will house both the chambers of India’s federal bi-cameral legislature.

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Controversies surrounding new Parliament House

On May 28, 2023 Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla are set to inaugurate India’s new Parliament building. The fact that the PM is inaugurating the Parliament and not President Droupadi Murmu, has irked Opposition parties, most of whom have decided to boycott the ceremony in protest.

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