NEWS WAVE INDIA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated India’s new Parliament building on Sunday morning, aiming to turn it into a symbol of progress and empowerment. However, the event was marred by criticism from the opposition Congress party, accusing the prime minister of disregarding parliamentary procedures and self-glorification.
In his tweet, Prime Minister Modi expressed his aspirations for the newly inaugurated building, stating, “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.” The prime minister’s message was accompanied by photographs from the inaugural ceremony.
Responding to the inauguration, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Modi, labelling him as a “self-glorifying authoritarian” who shows contempt for parliamentary procedures. Ramesh highlighted historical events associated with May 28th, remarking that while India mourned the cremation of Nehru, who played a pivotal role in nurturing parliamentary democracy in the country, it also marked the birth anniversary of Savarkar, whose ideology has been linked to the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. Ramesh further pointed out that President Droupadi Murmu, the first Adivasi President, was not given the opportunity to fulfil her constitutional duties by inaugurating the new Parliament building.
The criticism from the Congress party reflects the ongoing political tension in India, as opposition parties continue to challenge Prime Minister Modi’s leadership. The allegations of a disdain for parliamentary procedures and self-aggrandizement raise concerns about democratic norms and the functioning of the country’s highest legislative body.
The new Parliament building stands as a physical testament to India’s evolving political landscape and aspirations for progress. It remains to be seen how this controversy and criticism will impact the future discourse and functioning of the Parliament in the coming months.