The Congress party is expected to boycott the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament building, following the opposition’s objection to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inaugurating the building. The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has already declared their boycott, and other parties such as the Trinamool Congress and Aam Aadmi Party have also announced their intention to do the same. Sources within Congress stated that they are likely to refrain from participating in the inauguration program scheduled for May 28.
The upcoming inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Modi on May 28 has sparked a political controversy. This is further fueled by the fact that the event coincides with the birth anniversary of Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar. Opposition parties argue that inviting President Droupadi Murmu, the head of Parliament, to dedicate the building to the nation would have been more in line with Constitutional norms. The BJP, on the other hand, accuses the Congress of engaging in “cheap politics” during a moment of national pride.
In a tweet, Communist leader Sitharam Yechuri criticized Modi for bypassing the President, stating that it was unacceptable. He referred to Article 79 of the Constitution, which states that the Parliament of the Union shall consist of the President and two Houses.
Only when the President of India summons the Parliament can it meet.
The President begins, annually, Parliamentary functioning by addressing the joint session.
The first business Parliament transacts each year is the “Motion of Thanks” to President’s Address. pic.twitter.com/LFI6pEzRQe— Sitaram Yechury (@SitaramYechury) May 23, 2023
Parliament is not just a new building; it is an establishment with old traditions, values, precedents and rules – it is the foundation of Indian democracy. PM Modi doesn’t get that
For him, Sunday’s inauguration of the new building is all about I, ME, MYSELF. So count us out
— Derek O’Brien | ডেরেক ও’ব্রায়েন (@derekobrienmp) May 23, 2023
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