PM Modi ‘very happy’ as no one opposed President Murmu's address
1 year, 10 months ago

PM Modi ‘very happy’ as no one opposed President Murmu's address

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he is glad that no one in the Parliament objected President Droupadi Murmu's address where she mentioned that India is emerging from a policy paralysis. Acknowledging the joint effort by the citizens of the country, PM Modi said there's nothing more delightful than the fact that the entire House accepted what President Murmu said in her address. “I am very happy to see that no one criticised President's words and accepted her remarks on India emerging from a policy paralysis,” PM Modi said during his response to the Motion of Thanks on President's address. Check out Parliament session live here The PM said that President's address is a moment of celebration for the 1.4 billion people of this country.

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Rahul Gandhi's dig at PM on Constitution Day: I guarantee you, he hasn't read it
4 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi's dig at PM on Constitution Day: I guarantee you, he hasn't read it

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that the PM has not read the Constitution despite organising Constitution Day celebrations. Had he read this book, he wouldn't be doing what he has been doing every day," Gandhi said while addressing the Samvidhan Rakshak Abhiyan event at Talkatora Stadium in Delhi. He called …

PM Modi to speak at Constitution Day celebration in Supreme Court tomorrow
4 weeks, 1 day ago

PM Modi to speak at Constitution Day celebration in Supreme Court tomorrow

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in Constitution Day celebrations in the Supreme Court tomorrow. Union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, Justices BR Gavai and Surya Kant, and Supreme Court Bar Association President Kapil Sibal will also be addressing the event. Meanwhile, several MPs of the opposition bloc have written to the Lok Sabha speaker, …

PM Modi Extends Diwali Greetings to President Droupadi Murmu, VP Jagdeep Dhankhar
1 month, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi Extends Diwali Greetings to President Droupadi Murmu, VP Jagdeep Dhankhar

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Diwali greetings to President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. He celebrated Diwali with the brave personnel from the BSF, Army, Navy, and Air Force at Lakki Nala in the Creek Area of Kutch, Gujarat. PM Modi praised the soldiers' unwavering willpower and courage, highlighting their resilience in challenging conditions.

PM Modi's 'Remote Government' Jibe At Opposition In Rajya Sabha: WATCH
5 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi's 'Remote Government' Jibe At Opposition In Rajya Sabha: WATCH

ABP News  

PM Modi Rajya Sabha Speech: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a swipe at the Opposition and said those calling his third term as one-third government are correct, as the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance has already completed a decade in power and will continue to rule for twenty more years. Addressing Rajya Sabha a day after his …

PM Modi to speak in Lok Sabha today, a day after LoP Rahul Gandhi’s Hinduism jibe at BJP
5 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi to speak in Lok Sabha today, a day after LoP Rahul Gandhi’s Hinduism jibe at BJP

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak in Lok Sabha during the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address on Tuesday, July 2, news agency PTI reported. PM Modi's speech will come a day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party in his maiden speech as Leader of Opposition in the Lower House of …

President Murmu says Centre to announce historic steps in Union Budget 2024
5 months, 3 weeks ago

President Murmu says Centre to announce historic steps in Union Budget 2024

Hindustan Times  

President Droupadi Murmu, addressing a joint sitting of the Parliament on Thursday, said that the newly formed National Democratic Alliance government's first budget will be futuristic and will facilitate fast-tracked reforms. Delivering her first presidential address after the formation of the third NDA government, Murmu said that major economic and social decisions, along with historical steps, will be announced in …

Parliament session day 4 highlights: President Murmu says govt will investigate NEET paper leaks, guilty will be punished
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Parliament session day 4 highlights: President Murmu says govt will investigate NEET paper leaks, guilty will be punished

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint sitting of Parliament, her first presidential address after the formation of the third National Democratic Alliance government. President Murmu congratulated all the newly-elected MPs and lauded the Election Commission for successfully conducting the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Aam Aadmi Party MPs boycotted President Murmu’s address to the Parliament as a protest against Delhi Chief …

USISPF congratulates PM Modi on historic third term
6 months, 1 week ago

USISPF congratulates PM Modi on historic third term

ABP News  

Washington, Jun 12 : Congratulating Narendra Modi on being sworn in as India's Prime Minister for a historic third term, a prominent India-centric American business advocacy group on Tuesday said the incoming portfolios assigned to parliamentarians showed there is a sense of continuity in policy and reform agenda. Modi was sworn in as prime minister on Sunday for a record-equalling …

Watch: PM Narendra Modi applauded by PMO officials as he takes charge after taking oath for 3rd term
6 months, 1 week ago

Watch: PM Narendra Modi applauded by PMO officials as he takes charge after taking oath for 3rd term

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off his third term in office on Monday morning, a day after taking oath at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took charge for his third term and in a first, he signed on the release of the 17th instalment of the PM Kisan Nidhi Scheme In a video posted by news agency ANI, …

PM Modi sits next to Maldives' Muizzu at Presidential banquet amid strained ties, photo goes viral
6 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi sits next to Maldives' Muizzu at Presidential banquet amid strained ties, photo goes viral

India TV News  

Leaders from India's neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean region including Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Sunday graced the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Council of Ministers. The Ministry of External Affairs said the participation of the leaders from India's neighbourhood and the …

'India will continue to work even...': This is what PM Modi tells world leaders after taking oath
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'India will continue to work even...': This is what PM Modi tells world leaders after taking oath

India TV News  

New Delhi: Top leaders from India's neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean region including Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Sunday graced the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Council of Ministers. The Ministry of External Affairs said the participation of the leaders from India's …

Narendra Modi 3.0: A spectacular symphony of grandeur, culture at Rashtrapati Bhavan
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Narendra Modi 3.0: A spectacular symphony of grandeur, culture at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Hindustan Times  

Arc lights bathed the facade of Rashtrapati Bhavan in a warm, amber glow as the Sunday sun set on a hot Delhi evening. President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other ministers at the swearing-in ceremony of new Union government, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, Sunday. “I, Narendra Damodardas Modi.,” he began, …

Who will attend Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Who will attend Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony?

Hindustan Times  

Narendra Modi will be sworn in as the Prime Minister for the third consecutive term on Sunday, June 9, after the NDA scored a majority in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi displays a letter from the President of India, Draupadi Murmu, inviting him to form the next central government, outside the Rashtrapati Bhavan in …

Narendra Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, war heroes at War memorial before swearing-in as PM
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Narendra Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, war heroes at War memorial before swearing-in as PM

Live Mint  

Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi visited Rajghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, on Sunday. Modi also paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal. Several leaders and State heads of neighbourhood region and Indian Ocean region have been invited for PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony as distinguished guests, a testament to India's ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy. The Ministry of …

PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee ahead of swearing-in ceremony | WATCH
6 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee ahead of swearing-in ceremony | WATCH

India TV News  

Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, to be held at Rashtrapati Bhawan today, PM-designate Narendra Modi paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. Significantly, from Rajghat, the PM-designate then arrived at the Sadaiv Atal memorial and paid tributes to former Prime Minister and BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee. It is pertinent to note that ahead of his swearing-in ceremony in 2019 also, Narendra …

Narendra Modi swearing-in | ‘Neighbourhood First’ to be on show
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Narendra Modi swearing-in | ‘Neighbourhood First’ to be on show

The Hindu  

Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi is set to take oath on Sunday for a third straight term as the head of a coalition government after two full tenures in which the BJP enjoyed a majority on its own. India on Saturday announced that leaders of seven countries from its neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean region including Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu …

Narendra Modi's swearing-in: 7 foreign leaders among 8,000 guests; Delhi on high alert | Top 10
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Narendra Modi's swearing-in: 7 foreign leaders among 8,000 guests; Delhi on high alert | Top 10

Hindustan Times  

The swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi for his third consecutive term will be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on June 9. A view of the gravelled forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan as preparation for the upcoming swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi in New Delhi, India, on Friday, June 7, 2024. Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi's Cabinet …

Narendra Modi oath ceremony: Who will attend event amid ‘Neighbourhood First’ push?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Narendra Modi oath ceremony: Who will attend event amid ‘Neighbourhood First’ push?

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi will take oath of office on Sunday in the national capital in the presence of a host of foreign dignitaries, including the heads of several neighbouring countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi gives a speech after staking claim to form the new union government as he was elected for his third term following the country's general election. …

Narendra Modi to take oath as PM on June 9, time of swearing in revealed
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Narendra Modi to take oath as PM on June 9, time of swearing in revealed

Hindustan Times  

Narendra Modi will take oath as prime minister for the third time on June 9 at 7:15 pm, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said on Friday. Modi government formation LIVE coverage Earlier, Modi met President Droupadi Murmu and staked claim to form the National Democratic Alliance government under his leadership. “Exercising powers vested in her under Article 75 of the Constitution of …

President Droupadi Murmu invites Narendra Modi to form government at Centre
6 months, 2 weeks ago

President Droupadi Murmu invites Narendra Modi to form government at Centre

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and staked claim to form the government at the Centre. PM Modi pledges continued national progress After meeting the President, PM Modi said that the NDA government has been given a chance for the third time by the people to serve to country. India's global influence …

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to attend PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony: Report
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to attend PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony: Report

India TV News  

Male: Despite ongoing tensions, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has accepted the invitation to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony in New Delhi on Sunday, according to local media reports. India-Maldives tensions Muizzu's visit amid a downturn in the bilateral ties between the two countries since President Muizzu assumed office in November and immediately asked India to withdraw its military …

India’s Modi prepares for record 3rd term as nations congratulate his government on election victory
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s Modi prepares for record 3rd term as nations congratulate his government on election victory

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — The United States, Russia, China, and other nations sent their congratulations Wednesday as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government began preparations for his swearing-in for a record third term following the world’s largest democratic election. Congratulatory messages to Modi from leaders of regional countries including Nepal and Bhutan were the first to arrive, while the White House …

PM Modi’s remarks belie his anxiety over elections, says Kharge
6 months, 4 weeks ago

PM Modi’s remarks belie his anxiety over elections, says Kharge

The Hindu  

With just four days left before campaigning for the 2024 Lok Sabha election draws to a close, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks, made at election rallies in Bihar, where he accused the Opposition of performing mujra for the Muslim vote bank, has come under sharp criticism from the Opposition, with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge claiming that Mr. Modi’s comments belied …

PM Narendra Modi ups ante amid row over communal pitches
8 months ago

PM Narendra Modi ups ante amid row over communal pitches

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi doubled down on his charges that the Congress intended to redistribute both wealth and reservation benefits to Muslims on Tuesday, reiterating comments first made on Sunday, that have caused a political firestorm over the past two days. In Tonk, at his last scheduled rally in Rajasthan which has 13 of its 25 seats going to the …

Lok Sabha 2024: The Final Parliament Session Gave a Glimpse of What is on Offer
10 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha 2024: The Final Parliament Session Gave a Glimpse of What is on Offer

The Quint  

The tone of the coming electoral race was set by President Droupadi Murmu in her address to Parliamentarians on the opening day of the session. Her speech provided a laundry list of the Modi government’s welfare programmes, hit out at the Congress, and also made a special reference to the recent consecration ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, describing …

PM Modi's fiery speech in Parliament
10 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi's fiery speech in Parliament

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Congress using West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remarks on differences in the INDIA bloc over seat-sharing and said he prays that the opposition party is able to secure 40 seats in the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls. Replying to the debate on the motion of thanks to …

Here are the key takeaways from PM Modi’s address in Lok Sabha
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Here are the key takeaways from PM Modi’s address in Lok Sabha

Op India  

At around 5:10 PM on 5th February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha in reply to the ‘Motion of Thanks’ to the President’s address. He talks about how Congress does not let young Parliamentarians speak, so someone else does not get eclipsed "Nation needs good opposition" Watch pic.twitter.com/eZiIl8CV3r — OpIndia.com February 5, 2024 Without naming Rahul Gandhi, PM …

'India paid heavy price for Nehru's mistakes': PM Modi attacks Cong in Parliament. Top quotes
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'India paid heavy price for Nehru's mistakes': PM Modi attacks Cong in Parliament. Top quotes

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday replied to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address. Prime Minister Narendra Modi replies to the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in the Lok Sabha on Monday. When we become a witness to the reflection of that holy moment of India's independence in this new tradition in the …

Budget Session: India grew fastest among major economies in 2023, says President Murmu
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget Session: India grew fastest among major economies in 2023, says President Murmu

India TV News  

President Droupadi Murmu addressed a joint sitting of Parliament, highlighting that 2023 was a historic year for India as it maintained its status as the fastest-growing major economy despite the global crisis. “The year 2023 was a historic year for India, when it grew the fastest among major economies despite the global crisis. President Murmu delivered her address at the …

PM Modi hails ‘festival of Nari Shakti’ ahead of Budget 2024 commencement
10 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi hails ‘festival of Nari Shakti’ ahead of Budget 2024 commencement

Live Mint  

The Budget Session 2024 is set to begin on 31 January, 2024 with President Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at 11 am. Ahead of the President of India's address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed “festival of Nari Shakti” and talked about Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and President Droupadi Murmu. " Today, when the …

Budget Session: Ram Mandir's dream has been realised, says President Murmu | Top Quotes
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget Session: Ram Mandir's dream has been realised, says President Murmu | Top Quotes

India TV News  

The Budget Session of Parliament, the last of the present Lok Sabha, began on Wednesday with an address by President Droupadi Murmu to a joint sitting, as the government sought the cooperation of opposition parties to ensure the proceedings run smoothly. India also got the Atal Tunnel..In the last 10 years, India saw the completion of several works towards national …

Budget Session: Chandrayaan to G20 to Atal Tunnel, Prez Murmu lists key achievements of Modi govt
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget Session: Chandrayaan to G20 to Atal Tunnel, Prez Murmu lists key achievements of Modi govt

India TV News  

Budget Session: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday made her first ever address in the New Parliament building during the Budget Session which commenced today. President Murmu recounts Ram Mandir, abrogation of Article 370 as Modi govt's achievements In the last 10 years, India saw the completion of several works towards national interest that had been awaited by the people of …

President Droupadi Murmu hails AI, machine learning advancements in India; says ‘numerous concerns but…’
10 months, 4 weeks ago

President Droupadi Murmu hails AI, machine learning advancements in India; says ‘numerous concerns but…’

Hindustan Times  

President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on the eve of India's 75th Republic Day on Thursday and spoke about the various achievements of the nation in the past year. She further said that while thereOn the eve of this auspicious occasion, India also gratefully salutes the members of our Armed Forces, Police and Paramilitary Forces, without whose valour and vigil …

PM Modi has become a global icon, says JP Nadda
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Modi has become a global icon, says JP Nadda

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become a symbol of “progress, trust, and cultural resurgence” and his leadership, based on the core principle of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, and Sabka Prayas’ has “not only elevated India’s stature on the global stage but has also made him a global icon” said Bharatiya Janata Party president JP Nadda on Sunday, on …

Parliament session: PM Modi meets top ministers to stratigise move
1 year, 4 months ago

Parliament session: PM Modi meets top ministers to stratigise move

Live Mint  

As the Manipur row continues to disrupt Parliament session proceedings, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met with top ministers to discuss the government's strategy in both the houses. As per the sources close to ANI, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Pralhad Joshi, Piyush Goyal, Anurag Singh Thakur, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman and Arjun Ram Meghwal were present at the meeting. …

Prime Minister Modi is scared of speaking on Manipur inside Parliament, alleges Congress
1 year, 4 months ago

Prime Minister Modi is scared of speaking on Manipur inside Parliament, alleges Congress

The Hindu  

July 24, 2023 10:20 pm | Updated July 25, 2023 07:14 am IST - New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scared of speaking on the Manipur violence in Parliament because of the “gross mismanagement” by the Centre and the State government, the Congress alleged on July 24. At a press conference at the party headquarters, Deputy Leader of the …

PM Modi in US Highlights: PM Raises Toast to India-US Friendship at State Luncheon, to End Visit with Address to Indian Diaspora Today
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi in US Highlights: PM Raises Toast to India-US Friendship at State Luncheon, to End Visit with Address to Indian Diaspora Today

News 18  

PM Modi in US Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held meetings with top CEOs in Washington. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the state dinner hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden in the South Lawn of the White House. Visuals from the White House showed US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden …

PM Modi expresses gratitude for enthusiasm around his US visit
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi expresses gratitude for enthusiasm around his US visit

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude on Monday for all those people who are sharing their enthusiasm for his upcoming State Visit to the United States. The tweet by PM Modi came as hundreds of Indian-Americans gathered at around 20 iconic locations in the US and organized unity marches to send a message of welcome for PM Modi who …

Bipartisan consensus in invite to PM Modi to address US Congress
1 year, 6 months ago

Bipartisan consensus in invite to PM Modi to address US Congress

Hindustan Times  

Faced with the prospect of calamitous government default, US President Joe Biden had to call off his visit to Papua New Guinea and Australia last month and returned back from G-7 meeting in Tokyo to forge a bipartisan consensus on debt ceiling legislation. File Photo of PM Narendra Modi addressing the joint meeting of US Congress in 2016 While the …

’PM deserves respect’: Cong leader says he’s ’proud’ of reception given to Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

’PM deserves respect’: Cong leader says he’s ’proud’ of reception given to Modi

Live Mint  

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US approaches, Congress leader Sam Pitroda has said that he is ‘proud’ of the reception given to the senior leader. The Indian Overseas Congress chief however asserted that the PM was ‘getting reception’ because he represented 1.5 billion Indians and 'not because he's BJP’s prime minister'. "During your address, you will have …

President Murmu and PM Modi greets Telangana on its formation day
1 year, 6 months ago

President Murmu and PM Modi greets Telangana on its formation day

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted the people of Telangana on their statehood day. In her statement, the President called Telangana a beautiful state which is emerging as a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. The prime minister said, “On the Formation Day of Telangana, my greetings to the people of this wonderful state. …

'Garibi hatao guarantee': PM Modi takes a swipe at Congress' schemes at Ajmer rally
1 year, 6 months ago

'Garibi hatao guarantee': PM Modi takes a swipe at Congress' schemes at Ajmer rally

India TV News  

PM Modi's Rajasthan visit: In view to mark Bharatiya Janata Party's nine years in power at the Centre, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Rajasthan's Ajmer district on Wednesday. BJP's Maha Jansampark campaign BJP leaders have already held press conferences in several states already to mark Modi’s nine years as Prime Minister. Sharing details of the programme, which …

Modi inaugurates new Indian parliament in break from colonial past amid opposition boycott
1 year, 6 months ago

Modi inaugurates new Indian parliament in break from colonial past amid opposition boycott

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s new …

New Parliament launch: CM Gehlot gives advice to PM Modi on inviting President
1 year, 6 months ago

New Parliament launch: CM Gehlot gives advice to PM Modi on inviting President

Live Mint  

Rajasthan chief minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Thursday suggested PM Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to discuss with each other and decide on inviting President Droupadi Murmu for the inaugural ceremony of the new Parliament building. The announcement of new Parliament building inauguration was not made with dignity,” Gehlot said as quoted by Hindustan …

‘One man’s ego’ has denied President her constitutional privilege, says Congress
1 year, 6 months ago

‘One man’s ego’ has denied President her constitutional privilege, says Congress

The Hindu  

Stepping up the attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the inauguration of the new Parliament building, the Congress on Thursday alleged that “one man’s ego and desire for self-promotion” have denied the first tribal woman President her constitutional privilege. Taking a swipe at the Prime Minister, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh tweeted, ”Yesterday, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the country’s …

President not invited to new Parliament opening event because...:TMC
1 year, 6 months ago

President not invited to new Parliament opening event because...:TMC

India Today  

Amid the row over the new Parliament building's inaugural event, Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee asked the Centre why President Droupadi Murmu's name was absent from the invitation card for the event. TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, who is currently on the Jan Sanjog Yatra, slammed the BJP and said that the President's name was not featured on the invitation …

India’s opposition to boycott new parliament inauguration by Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

India’s opposition to boycott new parliament inauguration by Modi

Al Jazeera  

Nineteen opposition parties announce the boycott, accusing PM of sidelining President Droupadi Murmu, the country’s first tribal head of state. New Delhi, India – On Sunday, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a new parliament building in capital New Delhi – a decision that has led to at least 19 opposition parties announcing their plans to boycott the event. …

Shashi Tharoor's ‘bizarre enough’ tweet amid new Parliament building row
1 year, 7 months ago

Shashi Tharoor's ‘bizarre enough’ tweet amid new Parliament building row

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday hit out at the Centre for allegedly not inviting President Droupadi Murmu for the inauguration of the new Parliament building on May 28. Tharoor's tweet comes after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge targeted the Centre over the same issue and accused the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government of electing the President of India from the …

BJP has reduced the President’s office to ‘mere tokenism’, says Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge
1 year, 7 months ago

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

The Hindu  

Mounting a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi government for not “inviting” President Droupadi Murmu to inaugurate the new Parliament building, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on May 22 said that the President of India, being the highest Constitutional authority, alone represents the government, the Opposition, and the citizens alike. Earlier, in a series of tweets, Mr. Kharge said the inauguration …

President Droupadi Murmu wanted PM should inaugurate new Parliament building, say Sources
1 year, 7 months ago

President Droupadi Murmu wanted PM should inaugurate new Parliament building, say Sources

India TV News  

New Parliament Building inauguration: As opposition object to the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Modi, sources have said that it was President Droupadi Murmu's own wish that the Prime Minister should inaugurate the new building of the Parliament House. The Opposition has been demanding that not the Prime Minister but President Droupadi Murmu should inaugurate the …

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