Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the new Parliament building amid a boycott by opposition parties, which insisted President Droupadi Murmu should do the honours.
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WATCH: First visuals of new Indian Parliament complex
Despite the ongoing political battle between the Modi government and Opposition parties over the upcoming inauguration of the new Indian Parliament building, exclusive visuals of the new parliament have been released.
Congress joins opposition boycott of new Parliament, as ‘the soul of democracy has been sucked out’
A joint statement of 19 opposition parties in India, including Congress, said that all of them would boycott the opening of the new Parliament building on May 28 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Congress makes power-sharing pact; Siddaramaiah to be Karnataka CM
The feuding factions of the Karnataka state Congress unit have finally reached an accord after state Congress Chief DK Shivakumar reluctantly agreed to take up the Deputy Chief Minister’s role following former party president Sonia Gandhi’s intervention, sources claimed.
Congress sweeps to victory in Karnataka; secures solid majority
The Indian National Congress party looks set for a resounding victory in the Karnataka state elections. As of 4 pm, Congress and its allies had won 100 seats and were leading in 36 more, well on their way to surpass the 113 seats to form the government in the state.
Karnataka race too close to call, say exit polls
According to a majority of exit polls, Karnataka is heading for a hung assembly. Seven of 10 exit polls conducted by media organisations after the recent state elections in Karnataka claim that no party will gain a clear majority.
Wrestlers’ protest: SC closes proceedings, police still deployed at Jantar Mantar
After the Supreme Court today closed the proceedings on a plea that sought an FIR against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh, protesting wrestlers today said their stir would continue at Jantar Mantar until the WFI chief was arrested.
Wrestlers’ protest: Vinesh Phogat slams Anurag Thakur, PT Usha visits Jantar Mantar
Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who is one of the leaders of the wrestlers’ protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, spoke out against Sports Minister Anurag Thakur.
Priyanka Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal visit protesting wrestlers who claim names of accusers were leaked
The protest by the country’s top wrestlers against wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Singh over sexual harassment charges entered day seven today.
Wrestlers’ protests: WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan posts defiant video
Under fire Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh indicated he would fight fiercely against the sexual misconduct allegations levelled against him.