PM Modi handled new Parliament’s inauguration like his coronation, claims Opposition

The inauguration of the brand new Parliament constructing on Sunday was marked with a boycott by 21 opposition events which accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of treating the occasion like his “coronation”, and stated democracy is run by folks, not by buildings.

The opposition leaders additionally accused the federal government of violating Constitutional norms by not inviting President Droupadi Murmu to the occasion. They stated when the inauguration ceremony was underway, protesting wrestlers, who’ve accused a BJP MP of sexual harassment, have been faraway from Jantar Mantar as they sought to march in the direction of the brand new Parliament House.

The authorities has rejected the opposition argument, saying no protocols have been violated and that Modi respects the President.

President Droupadi Murmu, alternatively, welcomed the inauguration of the brand new Parliament constructing by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday and stated it’s a matter of pleasure and immense happiness for the nation.

In her message on the ceremony, the president stated the inauguration of the brand new Parliament constructing can be written in golden phrases within the nation’s historical past.

“The inauguration of the new Parliament building is a matter of pride and joy for all the people of India,” Murmu stated in her message.