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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has slammed the Centre over the construction of the new Parliament and said that there is ‘no sense’ to attend the NITI Aayog meeting and the inauguration ceremony of the new building.
As reported by ANI, Talking to the reporters in Patna, Kumar said, “What was the need for a new Parliament? The earlier building was a historic one. I have repeatedly said that the people in power will change the history of this country.”
On May 28th 2023, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the new Parliament building, which is part of the Central Vista redevelopment project.
#WATCH | What was the need for a new Parliament? The earlier building was a historic one. I have repeatedly said that the people in power will change the history of this country. There was no sense to attend the NITI Aayog meeting today and also the inauguration of the new… pic.twitter.com/ocLyBPLF4U
— ANI (@ANI) May 27, 2023
One of the highlights of the event will be the installation of a historic golden sceptre, called Sengol, near the Speaker’s seat.
The Sengol is a symbol of India’s independence and sovereignty, as well as its cultural heritage and diversity.
Meanwhile, Kumar also said that he will skip the NITI Aayog meeting today held by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“There was no sense in attending the NITI Aayog meeting today and the inauguration of the new Parliament building tomorrow,” he added.
PM Modi will chair the eighth governing council meeting of Niti Aayog on Saturday on the ‘Viksit Bharat @2047: Role of Team India’ theme at the new Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
