'Historic Moment': VP Dhankhar Hoists National Flag At New Parliament Building

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar hoisted the national tricolour at the new Parliament building a day before the special session begins on Monday.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Source : PTI

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday hoisted the national flag at the new Parliament building here. Dhankhar hoisted the flag atop the 'Gaja Dwar' of the new Parliament building. Speaking on the occasion, the Vice President called it a "historic moment". Notably, the hoisting ceremony took place a day before the five-day special Parliament session begins Monday. The session may see parliamentary proceedings shift from the old to the adjacent new building, reported PTI.

"It is a historic moment, Bharat is witnessing epochal change. The world is in total recognition of might, power and contribution of Bharat," the Vice President said after hoisting the national flag.

VIDEO | "It is a historic moment, Bharat is witnessing epochal change. The world is in total recognition of might, power and contribution of Bharat," says Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar after hoisting national flag at Gaj Dwar in new Parliament building in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/PDs6FcV95z

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As per PTI, Dhankhar and Birla were earlier separately accorded a guard of honour by the CRPF's Parliament Duty Group.

The special session of parliament begins tomorrow for which the Centre on Wednesday released the agenda. According to the Parliamentary Bulletin, two bills will be taken up in the Lok Sabha and two in the Rajya Sabha for consideration and passage.

A discussion on "Parliamentary Journey of 75 years starting from Samvidhan Sabha – Achievements, Experiences, Memories and Learnings" will be held in Lok Sabha on September 18, the first day of the special session, as per the bulletin. The government has listed the controversial bill on the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner, other election commissioners for the Parliament session. The bill was introduced in Rajya Sabha during the last Monsoon session.

Other bills listed under the session's 'Legislative Business' in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, include The Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023, The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023, and The Post Office Bill, 2023.