To begin with, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday unveiled the national emblem cast atop the new Parliament building, marking the first major milestone ahead of the building’s scheduled opening for later this year.
Meanwhile, opposition parties such as the CPI(M) and the AIMIM criticized the inauguration by Modi, saying this was a “violation” of the Constitution which envisages separation of power between the Executive and the Legislature. “This morning, I had the honor of unveiling the National Emblem cast on the roof of the new Parliament,” Modi tweeted. Authorities have maintained that the Parliament’s Winter Session will be held in the new building.
Modi was joined by Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla and other authorities at the inauguration
Moreover, Modi was joined by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, and Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Puri at the inauguration. He also attended a religious ceremony at the site. The prime minister also interacted with workers involved in the building’s construction and told them that they should feel proud of their work. They are making a very big contribution to the nation’s pride, he retorted. “I had a wonderful interaction with the shramjeevis’ who have been involved in the making of Parliament. We are proud of their efforts and will always remember their contribution to our nation,” he tweeted.
Several opposition parties have slammed PM Modi for unveiling the National Emblem
Meanwhile, several opposition parties have slammed PM Modi for unveiling the national emblem. Criticizing Modi’s presence, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi said, “The Constitution separates powers of parliament, government & judiciary. As head of the government, the prime minister should not have unveiled the national emblem atop the new Parliament building.” The Speaker of Lok Sabha represents Lok Sabha which isn’t subordinate to the government, and the prime minister has violated all constitutional norms, alleged Owaisi, who is a Lok Sabha member from Hyderabad
