Explorer

'Happy I Didn't Go': NCP Chief Sharad Pawar On New Parliament Inauguration

Speaking with media, NCP chief stated: “I saw the event in the morning. I am happy I didn't go there. I am worried after seeing whatever happened there." 

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday voiced apprehension about the traditional customs observed during the unveiling of the new Parliament structure. He remarked that, by doing so, "we are regressing as a nation" and deviating from the scientific mentality that India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, had envisioned for the country. Pawar indicated that the inauguration ceremony contradicted Nehru's vision, news agency ANI reported.

This morning, the new Parliament building was officially inaugurated  by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a splendid celebration that involved various religious ceremonies including a havan and a multi-faith prayer. During a momentous occasion, the Lok Sabha chamber witnessed the placement of the 'Sengol' sceptre, a symbol of royalty during ancient Tamil kingdoms, in a special spot.

Pawar's NCP was one of the numerous opposition parties that didn't attend the event in the capital city. Their primary objection was towards the prime minister presiding over the ceremony rather than the President of India.

Speaking with media, NCP chief stated: “I saw the event in the morning. I am happy I didn't go there. I am worried after seeing whatever happened there." 

"We have a special connection with the old parliament and not just being the member of it...Nothing was discussed about this new building with us ...it would have been better if everyone was involved in that...," Pawar stated.

The lack of attendance from President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar during the ceremony was questioned by Pawar.

“It's the government's responsibility to invite President and Vice president. Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla was present, but Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, the head of Rajya Sabha, wasn't there. Therefore the whole event looks like it was for a limited number of people,” he said.

The inauguration ceremony was also referred to as an "incomplete event" by Supriya Sule, who is a leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).

"To open a new Parliament building without Opposition makes it an incomplete event. It means there is no democracy in the country," Sule stated. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
Mon Feb 24, 4:31 am
connaught place
17.2°
Precipitation: 0 mm    Humidity: 66%   Wind: W 7.9 km/h
See Today's Weather
Powered By:
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headlines

Trump Congratulates Merz On Winning German Election, Slams Scholz's 'No Common Sense Agendas'
Germans Got Tired Of No COMMON SENSE AGENDA: Trump Congratulates Merz On Win
Conservative Oppn Leader Friedrich Merz Wins German Election, Musk-Backed Far-Right AfD Finishes Second
Conservative Oppn Leader Friedrich Merz Wins German Election, Far-Right AfD Finishes Second
As India Smashes Pakistan, JioHotstar Viewership Appears To Have Broken All Previous Records By A Mile
As IND Smashes PAK, JioHotstar Viewership Appears To Have Broken All Previous Records By A Mile
Are Pakistan Out Of Champions Trophy 2025 After IND vs PAK Match? Here’s Pakistan’s Semifinal Qualification Scenario
Pakistan’s Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal Qualification Scenario After IND vs PAK Match
Advertisement
ABP Premium

Videos

IND vs PAK: India Crushes Pakistan by 6 Wickets, Tops ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Points TableMahakumbh 2025: Commercial Exploitation of Devotees Sparks Concern Amid Massive GatheringMahakumbh 2025: Massive Crowd Expected on Maha Shivratri, Administration Gears Up for ControlBreaking News: AAP Holds Key Meeting to Plan Strategy for Upcoming Delhi Assembly Session

Photo Gallery

Embed widget