President, not PM, should inaugurate new Parliament building: Rahul Gandhi
The Hindu
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on May 21 said that the President should inaugurate the new Parliament building and not the Prime Minister.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on May 21 said that the President should inaugurate the new Parliament building and not the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the newly-constructed Parliament building on May 28.
Also Read | New Parliament opening | Not inviting President is an insult, says Opposition
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met Mr. Modi on May 18 last and extended an invitation to inaugurate the new building, the Lok Sabha Secretariat had said.
Taking to Twitter, Mr. Gandhi said, "The President should inaugurate the new Parliament House and not the Prime Minister".
The inauguration of the new Parliament building on May 28 coincides with the birth anniversary of Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar and several opposition parties have targeted the government over it.
The Congress has called it a "complete insult" to the country's founding fathers.
Parents of deceased Badlapur sexual assault accused withdraw case against Thane police in alleged encounter, citing difficulties in pursuing justice.
Deocha Pachami Coal Mining project in West Bengal begins with basalt mining, promising jobs and fair compensation for locals.
Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of rigging Milkipur byelection, declares Election Commission "dead" for failing to prevent malpractice.
AAP alleges BJP offered ₹15 crore to 7 candidates to defect after Delhi election; BJP denies, calls it baseless.
Protestors clash with police in Kolkata over SSC recruitment scam, demanding segregation of worthy and unworthy candidates.
Tragic accident involving ITI students at BHEL in Ranipet, Vellore; two run over by lorry, one injured, driver arrested.
R.S. Venkatraman, the voice of Independence for Tamil listeners, passes away at 102 in Chennai.
Nobel Laureate Aaron Ciechanover emphasizes the importance of democracy in science for progress and innovation.
Former Minister and three others convicted in bank fraud case, sentenced to 3 years; released on interim bail.
DMK President M.K. Stalin vows to retain power in 2026, emphasizing party's history of working for people's welfare.
India's EV charging market poised for growth with significant investment, but urgent expansion needed to meet ambitious targets by 2030.
Delhi court summons ED director over failure to provide documents in ₹88-crore SEBI fraud case, accused unable to defend.
Saamana editorial criticizes PM Modi's response to Trump's outsourcing remarks, warns of economic impact on Indian citizens abroad.