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Bidding farewell to Baker’s building

As we bid farewell to the old Parliament Building which was inaugurated on 18 January 1927 here are five factoids about it.

Jantar Mantar protest site cleared minutes after wrestlers’ detention

Jantar Mantar protest site cleared minutes after wrestlers’ detention

The Delhi police on May 28, 2023 detained Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia for violation of law and order after they breached the security cordon while trying to move towards the new Parliament building

New Parliament inauguration: Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan metro station's exit gates closed for passengers

New Parliament inauguration: Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan metro station's exit gates closed for passengers

In view of the inauguration of the new Parliament building, all entry and exit gates of the Central Secretariat and Udyog Bhawan metro stations have been closed for passenger movement. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Congress: One man's ego has denied President her constitutional privilege to inaugurate new Parl building

The Congress' attack comes a day after as many as 20 opposition parties announced their decision to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Modi. Read further on Dynamite News:

BJD will take part in inauguration of new Parliament building

Despite the massive furore over the exclusion of President Droupadi Murmu from the inauguration of the new Parliament Building on May 28, the Biju Janata Dal said it had decided to take part in the opening.

Inspired by the Cholas, handed over to Nehru: historic ‘Sengol’ to be installed in new Parliament building

A sengol or sceptre is going to be installed in the new parliament building. What has it got to do with India’s independence, Chola dynasty and Tamil traditions? Read to find out.

Trinamool, CPI, AAP to skip inauguration of new Parliament building

Announcing the Trinamool’s decision, party’s Rajya Sabha leader Derek O’ Brien took to Twitter, announcing that his party should be counted out.

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BJP has reduced the President’s office to ‘mere tokenism’, says Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge

BJP has reduced the President’s office to ‘mere tokenism’, says Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge

In a series of tweets, Mr. Kharge said inauguration of the new Parliament building by President Murmu will “symbolise Government’s commitment to Democratic values and Constitutional propriety.”

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