Ashoka symbol to crown new Parliament unveiled
2 years, 5 months ago

Ashoka symbol to crown new Parliament unveiled

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the National Emblem cast atop the new Parliament building on Monday after performing ceremonial prayers, with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha deputy chairperson Harivansh Narayan Singh, Union ministers Pralhad Joshi and Hardeep Singh Puri, among others, in attendance. A 6.5m long bronze National Emblem cast unveiled by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the roof of the New Parliament Building, in New Delhi. As head of govt, @PMOIndia shouldn’t have unveiled the national emblem atop new parliament building. It will go down in record that no opposition leader was there when the PM unveiled the National Emblem.” National BJP spokesperson RP Singh said, “This was not the opening of the new Parliament building.

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Modi leads MPs to new Parliament building: How is it different from the old one?
1 year, 3 months ago

Modi leads MPs to new Parliament building: How is it different from the old one?

Firstpost  

It’s a historic day for India; MPs have moved from the old premises – now called Samvidhan Sadan – to the new Parliament building on the second day of the special session. It’s the day that MPs, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, made the shift to new Parliament building and bid adieu to well-loved circular Lutyens building. Speaking from …

With the consecration of new Parliament and installation of Sengol, sun sets on Nehru’s India
1 year, 6 months ago

With the consecration of new Parliament and installation of Sengol, sun sets on Nehru’s India

Firstpost  

As the red sandstone of the new Parliament House in India gleamed under the bright Indian summer sun, the symbolic act of its consecration on May 28, 2023, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a significant milestone. In a historic move, Prime Minister Modi consecrated the new Indian Parliament with the installation of the Sengol, a symbol of power transfer …

India gets new Parliament House; PM says it’s symbol of aspirations
1 year, 6 months ago

India gets new Parliament House; PM says it’s symbol of aspirations

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated India’s new Parliament building, and called it a symbol of the “aspirations” of 140 crore citizens and a vehicle that will drive India in the next 25 years towards its goal of becoming a “developed country” to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the nation’s Independence. The thrust of the Prime Minister’s 35-minute …

New Parliament building 'temple of democracy', symbol of aspiration of 140 cr Indians: PM Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

New Parliament building 'temple of democracy', symbol of aspiration of 140 cr Indians: PM Modi

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the new Parliament building is the symbol of the aspiration of 140 crore India. #WATCH | From panchayat bhawan to Sansad bhawan, our pledge and inspiration remains the development of our country and its people: PM Modi in the new Parliament building pic.twitter.com/eydSoVIUzl — ANI May 28, 2023 ‘New Parliament will also …

New Parliament building inauguration updates | The building reflects aspirations of new India, every Indian is full of pride today: PM Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

New Parliament building inauguration updates | The building reflects aspirations of new India, every Indian is full of pride today: PM Modi

The Hindu  

Every Indian is full of pride seeing the new Parliament House, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on May 28, addressing dignitaries inside the new Parliament building, which he had inaugurated earlier in the day. PM Modi on Sunday unveiled the plaque to mark the inauguration of the the much-awaited new Parliament building. Mr. Modi was handed over the historic ‘Sengol’ …

New Parliament Building Inauguration: Centre to launch Rs 75 coin to mark the occasion
1 year, 6 months ago

New Parliament Building Inauguration: Centre to launch Rs 75 coin to mark the occasion

Firstpost  

The Union Finance Ministry on Thursday announced that it will launch a ₹75 coin to mark the launch of the new Parliament Building. At least 19 opposition parties have raised objections saying that the President and not the Prime Minister should inaugurate the new Parliament building. Yet, the Prime Minister has decided to inaugurate the new Parliament building without her,” …

New Parliament Building launch today: New ₹75 coin to mark the occasion
1 year, 6 months ago

New Parliament Building launch today: New ₹75 coin to mark the occasion

Live Mint  

The Union Finance Ministry on 25 May has announced that it has issued a notice to mint a ₹75 coin to mark the launch of the new Parliament Building. Meanwhile, a ppetition has been filed in the Supreme Court on Thursday, where the petitioner Advocate CR Jaya Sukin -- sought "direction, observation or suggestion" to the Lok Sabha Secretariat that …

'I join a joyous, proud nation': Chandrababu Naidu's TDP to attend new Parliament building inauguration
1 year, 7 months ago

'I join a joyous, proud nation': Chandrababu Naidu's TDP to attend new Parliament building inauguration

India Today  

The Telugu Desam Party will mark its attendance at the new Parliament building inauguration ceremony scheduled in Delhi on May 28, party chief N Chandrababu Naidu said in a tweet. Naidu in a tweet congratulated PM Modi and said, "As we have a new Parliament building, I join a joyous and proud nation in congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the …

'Ferocious & Aggressive Lions' : Two Lawyers Move Supreme Court Against National Emblem Installed Atop New Parliament Building
2 years, 5 months ago

'Ferocious & Aggressive Lions' : Two Lawyers Move Supreme Court Against National Emblem Installed Atop New Parliament Building

Live Law  

Two lawyers have moved the Supreme Court against the lion sculpture installed on the top of the new Parliament building under construction as part of the Central Vista Project, alleging that "visible changes: have been made in the approved design of the official emblem. As per the petition filed by two Advocates-on-Record, Mr. Aldanish Rein and Mr. Ramesh Kumar Mishra, …

Meet Sunil Deore and Laxman Vyas, the men who designed the national emblem for new Parliament building
2 years, 5 months ago

Meet Sunil Deore and Laxman Vyas, the men who designed the national emblem for new Parliament building

Firstpost  

Sculptors Sunil Deore from Aurangabad and Laxman Vyas from Jaipur worked for months to design the mammoth 9,500-kg bronze cast of the national emblem that now sits atop the new Parliament building Amid much fanfare, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a bronze cast of India’s national emblem on top of the new Parliament building on Monday. Men behind the sculpture …

What's on India's national emblem | Interactive
2 years, 5 months ago

What's on India's national emblem | Interactive

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday unveiled the country's national emblem on the roof of the new Parliament building. The national emblem of India is an adaptation of the Lion Capital atop the Ashoka Pillar of Sarnath established in 250 BC. India had adopted the Lion Capital as the national emblem on January 26, 1950. Also Read | Opposition slams …

BJP's six defences as Opposition blasts newly unveiled national emblem cast
2 years, 5 months ago

BJP's six defences as Opposition blasts newly unveiled national emblem cast

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the National Emblem cast atop the new parliament building on Monday. "The National Emblem atop the new Parliament building of India is an adaptation from the Sarnath Lion Capital of Asoka, which is preserved in the Sarnath Museum. The National Emblem atop the new Parliament building of India is an adaptation from the Sarnath Lion …

Modi govt blasts ‘experts' over Ashokan Lions criticism: ‘sense of proportion…’
2 years, 5 months ago

Modi govt blasts ‘experts' over Ashokan Lions criticism: ‘sense of proportion…’

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday defended the depiction of the national emblem cast atop the new Parliament building after the opposition parties' criticism of the alleged ferocious makeover. “If one looks at the Sarnath emblem from below it would look as calm or angry as the one being discussed.” On Monday, Prime Minister Modi unveiled the national emblem …

Artists say no distortion amid row over ‘aggressive’ emblem
2 years, 5 months ago

Artists say no distortion amid row over ‘aggressive’ emblem

Hindustan Times  

A controversy broke out on Tuesday over the National Emblem cast atop the new Parliament building with the Opposition saying it’s “aggressive look” deviated from the Lion Capital at Sarnath, and the artists refuting the charge, saying the iconic design was completely adhered to. A 6.5m long bronze National Emblem cast unveiled by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the …

'Brazen insult, no respect for history': Congress slams BJP over national emblem cast
2 years, 5 months ago

'Brazen insult, no respect for history': Congress slams BJP over national emblem cast

India Today  

Congress on Tuesday lashed out at the BJP over the national emblem cast atop the new Parliament building. In a tweet, he said, "To completely change the character and nature of the lions on Ashoka's pillar at Sarnath is nothing but a brazen insult to national symbol." To completely change the character and nature of the lions on Ashoka's pillar …

‘Not baseless, but also…’: Ex-ASI official on row over emblem atop Parliament
2 years, 5 months ago

‘Not baseless, but also…’: Ex-ASI official on row over emblem atop Parliament

Hindustan Times  

Amid an opposition uproar over the national emblem cast atop the under-construction Parliament building, a former top official of the Archaeological Survey of India said on Tuesday that the claims of the leaders are not “baseless” or “meaningless”, but “political commentary” on the issue is not right. On opposition leaders' displeasure over the “bared fangs” of the lions in the …

No one influenced making of national emblem at Parliament, says sculptor Sunil Deore
2 years, 5 months ago

No one influenced making of national emblem at Parliament, says sculptor Sunil Deore

India Today  

Hours after Opposition leaders claimed that the Centre had insulted the national emblem by installing an aggressive and disproportionate likeness of the Lion Capital of Ashoka atop the new Parliament building in Delhi, the sculptor of the 9.5-tonne cast, Sunil Deore, said no one influenced its making. Minutes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the bronze National Emblem cast on …

'Comparing 2D image to 3D structure': BJP hits back at Opposition over national emblem cast
2 years, 5 months ago

'Comparing 2D image to 3D structure': BJP hits back at Opposition over national emblem cast

India Today  

After the Trinamool Congress lashed out at the Centre over the cast of the national emblem, installed on top of the new Parliament building, the BJP hit back, accusing the Opposition of engaging in petty politics. Responding to the criticism, BJP's IT cell head, Amit Malviya, said the emblem atop the new Parliament building is an adaptation from Sarnath Lion …

Furore over national emblem showing lions with bared fangs
2 years, 5 months ago

Furore over national emblem showing lions with bared fangs

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday unveiled a bronze cast of India's national emblem -- four lions, standing back to back -- on top of the new Parliament building. 'FROM GANDHI TO GODSE' Lawyer and politician Prashant Bhushan slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the cast of the national emblem on the roof of the new Parliament building. Prashant Bhushan …

National Emblem: Dear 'Liberals', lions do have long, sharp teeth, whether you want to see them or not
2 years, 5 months ago

National Emblem: Dear 'Liberals', lions do have long, sharp teeth, whether you want to see them or not

Op India  

On July 11, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the National Emblem cast on the roof of the New Parliament Building. He said, “What has been changed in the country since 1950 is visible in seeing old and new Ashoka Stambha.” Source: Twitter Actor and alleged activist Mona Ambegaonkar declared, “Changing the National Emblem is Treason.” Source: Twitter Congress worker Sanjay …

Furore over ‘bared fangs’ of Ashoka symbol unveiled by PM Modi: From Gandhi to..
2 years, 5 months ago

Furore over ‘bared fangs’ of Ashoka symbol unveiled by PM Modi: From Gandhi to..

Hindustan Times  

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the national emblem cast atop the new Parliament building, opposition parties questioned the new design in which the four lions have bared their fangs, in contrast to the Lion Capital of Emperor Ashoka in Sarnath. Senior lawyer and activist Prashant Bhushan compared the national emblem with the lions sitting “majestically” and “peacefully” with Mahatma …

Insult to national symbol: TMC leaders attack Modi govt over Ashokan lions
2 years, 5 months ago

Insult to national symbol: TMC leaders attack Modi govt over Ashokan lions

India Today  

Trinamool Congress MPs Jawhar Sircar and Mahua Moitra have accused the Modi government at the Centre of insulting the national emblem by installing an “aggressive” and “disproportionate” likeness of the Lion Capital of Ashoka on top of the new Parliament building in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/luXnLVByvP — Jawhar Sircar July 12, 2022 Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra tweeted a side-by-side image of …

National Emblem at new parliament building: The Left suffers another meltdown because a Puja was done by PM Modi
2 years, 5 months ago

National Emblem at new parliament building: The Left suffers another meltdown because a Puja was done by PM Modi

Op India  

PM Modi had yesterday inaugurated the majestic bronze ‘Ashoka Stambha’, India’s National Emblem on the roof of the new parliament building under construction at Central Vista. As head of govt, @PMOIndia shouldn’t have unveiled the national emblem atop new parliament building. PM unveiling the national emblem on top of the new Parliament building is a clear violation of our Constitution. …

BJP Rejects Oppn Criticism of PM Unveiling Emblem on New Parliament Building
2 years, 5 months ago

BJP Rejects Oppn Criticism of PM Unveiling Emblem on New Parliament Building

News 18  

The BJP Monday termed politically motivated the Opposition’s criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiling a cast of the national emblem atop the new Parliament building. Modi unveiled the national emblem cast on the roof of the new Parliament building and also attended a religious ceremony at the site. “It is unfortunate that the opposition parties have come out with …

National Emblem Controversy: 'Shows man-eater tendency,' Oppn slams Modi Govt over new structure
2 years, 5 months ago

National Emblem Controversy: 'Shows man-eater tendency,' Oppn slams Modi Govt over new structure

India TV News  

Highlights Opposition has slammed the Modi govt over the design of new national emblem The new national emblem has been placed atop new Parliament building Oppn said the original one was graceful but new one is unnecessarily aggressive National Emblem Controversy: Opposition members and activists have targeted the Modi government over the new National Emblem structure placed atop the new …

PM Modi slammed for unveiling National Emblem atop new Parliament building
2 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi slammed for unveiling National Emblem atop new Parliament building

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has violated all constitutional norms by unveiling the National Emblem atop the new Parliament building, as per All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi. In addition to attending a religious ritual at the location, PM Modi revealed the national anthem that was cast on the roof of the new Parliament building. As the head of the …

Weight: 9,500 kg | 10 facts about National Emblem atop new Parliament building
2 years, 5 months ago

Weight: 9,500 kg | 10 facts about National Emblem atop new Parliament building

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday unveiled the National Emblem cast on the roof of the new Parliament building. A 6.5m long bronze National Emblem cast unveiled by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the roof of the New Parliament Building, in New Delhi. Read: Constitutional norms violated, says Owaisi as PM unveils National Emblem at new Parliament building Here …

Opposition slams Centre over unveiling of National Emblem atop new Parliament building
2 years, 5 months ago

Opposition slams Centre over unveiling of National Emblem atop new Parliament building

India Today  

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for unveiling the bronze statue of the National Emblem cast on the roof of the new Parliament building. As head of govt, @PMOIndia shouldn’t have unveiled the national emblem atop new parliament building. Issuing the statement, Communist Party of India said, "The Prime Minister …

Opposition slams PM Modi for unveiling national emblem atop new Parliament building
2 years, 5 months ago

Opposition slams PM Modi for unveiling national emblem atop new Parliament building

The Hindu  

Opposition parties on Monday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for unveiling the national emblem cast atop the new Parliament building, accusing him of “subverting” the principle constitutional separation of powers. As head of the government, the Prime Minister should not have unveiled the national emblem atop the new parliament building,” All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen president Asaduddin Owaisi said. NCP leader …

9,500 kg and 6.5 metres high: All you need to know about the national emblem atop new Parliament building
2 years, 5 months ago

9,500 kg and 6.5 metres high: All you need to know about the national emblem atop new Parliament building

Firstpost  

It took around 100 artisans six months to complete work on the national emblem, which now adorns the top of the new Parliament building. The bronze figure is supported by a steel structure weighing 6,500 kg A milestone was achieved today in the construction of the new Parliament building with Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiling the national emblem cast on …

Norms violated, says Owaisi as PM unveils National Emblem at new Parl building
2 years, 5 months ago

Norms violated, says Owaisi as PM unveils National Emblem at new Parl building

Hindustan Times  

Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ‘violating constitutional norms’ as he unveiled the National Emblem cast on the roof of the New Parliament Building. As head of government, the PM shouldn't have unveiled the national emblem atop the new parliament building,” Owaisi, who also heads the All India Masjlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen in a tweet. The …

PM Modi unveils national emblem on new Parliament building
2 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi unveils national emblem on new Parliament building

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday unveiled the 6.5 metre-tall National Emblem on top of the under-construction new Parliament building. “The concept sketch and process of casting of the National Emblem on the roof of New Parliament Building has gone through eight different stages of preparation from clay modeling/computer graphic to bronze casting and polishing,” the statement read. Reacting to …

PM Modi unveils 9,500 kg bronze National Emblem cast on new Parliament building | Visuals
2 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi unveils 9,500 kg bronze National Emblem cast on new Parliament building | Visuals

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, July 11, unveiled the National Emblem cast on the roof of the new parliament building. The 6.5m high bronze National Emblem cast on the roof of the new Parliament building weighs around 9,500 kg. Watch the visuals from the ceremony here: Watch | PM @narendramodi unveiled the National Emblem cast on the roof of …

PM Narendra Modi unveils national emblem on new Parliament building
2 years, 5 months ago

PM Narendra Modi unveils national emblem on new Parliament building

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday unveiled the National Emblem cast on the roof of the new Parliament building. The emblem is made of bronze and is 6.5m in height, and took over nine months to cast, said senior Central Public Works Department officials. It has been cast at the top of the Central Foyer of the New Parliament Building. …

9,500 kg National Emblem crowns the new Parliament building | Check video
2 years, 5 months ago

9,500 kg National Emblem crowns the new Parliament building | Check video

India TV News  

Highlights PM Modi unveils national emblem on new Parliament building The emblem is made up of bronze with a total weight of 9,500 kg and is 6.5 metre in height Ceiling of the new building will have fresco paintings Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday unveiled the national emblem cast on the roof of the new Parliament building. It has …

PM likely to unveil State Emblem on new Parliament next week
2 years, 5 months ago

PM likely to unveil State Emblem on new Parliament next week

The Hindu  

The State Emblem on top of the new Parliament building that is under construction is likely to be unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 11, according to reliable sources. In a written statement to The Hindu, HCP said the State Emblem at the new Parliament building is 4.34 meters wide and 6.5 meters tall and made entirely in …

New Parliament to be testament to 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', says PM Modi
4 years ago

New Parliament to be testament to 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', says PM Modi

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday laid the foundation stone of a new Parliament building. Democracy of India is a system developed with the experience of centuries: PM Narendra Modi at foundation stone laying ceremony of new Parliament building Ambitions of India of the 21st century will be realized in new Parliament building: PM "In the old building, work to …

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of new, bigger Parliament building: Here's how it will look
4 years ago

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of new, bigger Parliament building: Here's how it will look

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of a new Parliament building on Thursday at an event that will be attended by leaders from various political parties, cabinet ministers, and ambassadors of different countries. The new building will also have a grand Constitution Hall to showcase India's democratic heritage, a lounge for members of Parliament, a library, multiple …

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