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 cast on the roof of the new Parliament building. Artists say no distortion amid row over ‘aggressive’ emblem Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said the government should check whether the national emblem of Parliament represents "the statue of Great Sarnath" or "is a distorted version of GIR lion". A former senior official of the Archaeological Survey of India said that the depiction of lions in the national emblem is a "good copy" of Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka, reported ANI.

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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 …

'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, …

Explained | Why is there outrage over the new ‘National Emblem’?
2 years, 5 months ago

Explained | Why is there outrage over the new ‘National Emblem’?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently gave the nation a first glimpse of the national emblem atop the new Parliament House coming up as part of the Central Vista Project. THE GIST The first look at the national emblem atop the New Parliament House disappointed many with its alleged inaccuracies in depiction. Four Asiatic lions are part …

India just unveiled a giant statue of its national emblem. Some think it's too much
2 years, 5 months ago

India just unveiled a giant statue of its national emblem. Some think it's too much

NPR  

India just unveiled a giant statue of its national emblem. The lions in a new, giant bronze sculpture of India's national emblem are prompting both praise and criticism. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Lions perched on top of a pillar, an image taken from an ancient sculpture - this has been India's national emblem since the country gained independence in 1947. But …

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 …

'Lion will of course show its teeth...': Anupam Kher on National Emblem row
2 years, 5 months ago

'Lion will of course show its teeth...': Anupam Kher on National Emblem row

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood actor Anupam Kher on Wednesday commented on the controversy over the representation of the National Emblem atop the new Parliament building. The National Emblem on the top of the new Parliament building has emerged as the centre of a fresh controversy as opposition leaders raised objections over the portrayal where they claimed the lion looks nothing like the original …

Vivek Agnihotri says National Emblem row proves one thing about 'urban naxals'
2 years, 5 months ago

Vivek Agnihotri says National Emblem row proves one thing about 'urban naxals'

Hindustan Times  

As the artists of the National Emblem atop the new Parliament building asserted that there has been no change in the design, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri slammed the detractors and called them 'urban naxals'. Vivek Agnihotri said those who are criticising the National Emblem atop the new Parliament building are ‘urban naxals’ "Urban naxals want a silent lion without teeth. As …

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 …

Opposition slams 'aggressive' makeover to national emblem, BJP hits back
2 years, 5 months ago

Opposition slams 'aggressive' makeover to national emblem, BJP hits back

India Today  

A fresh row erupted over the national emblem cast atop the new Parliament building that was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday. Meanwhile, Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury wondered whether the national emblem cast is a “distorted version” of the lions found in the Gir forest of Gujarat, PM Modi’s home state. READ | 'Comparing …

‘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 …

Opposition, activists object to muscular, aggressive lions in national emblem
2 years, 5 months ago

Opposition, activists object to muscular, aggressive lions in national emblem

The Hindu  

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the National Emblem on top of the under-construction Parliament building, controversy continued to simmer not just over the ceremony itself, which the Opposition parties said excluded them, but also over the features of the replica of the Ashoka Pillar. While the Opposition Congress said the lions at the original site in Sarnath …

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 …

Distorted version of Gir lion: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's swipe at PM Modi over Ashokan Lions
2 years, 5 months ago

Distorted version of Gir lion: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's swipe at PM Modi over Ashokan Lions

India Today  

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has joined the Opposition chorus panning the Modi government at the Centre over the 9.5-tonne cast of the national emblem gracing the top of the new Parliament building in Delhi. Amid allegations that the newly unveiled bronze cast of the Lion Capital of Ashoka is not true to the historic original, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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