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Saturday, 27 May 2023

New Parliament Building Inauguration: Security beefed up in and around complex, wrestlers to continue protest

With the grand inauguration of the new Parliament building today, thousands of police personnel have been deployed in Lutyens’ Delhi in and around the new Parliament building complex.

Meanwhile, wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar, barely two kilometres away, have decided to carry on with their “Mahapanchayat” no matter what.

The police, on the other hand, are on high alert to ensure that no protestor moves toward the new Parliament complex as permission has not been granted to hold the “Mahila Mahapanchayat”.

A senior police officer has informed that security in the area has been beefed up by enhancing police deployment, placing multiple barricades and sufficient police pickets. In addition to this, intensive patrolling is being carried out in the national capital and its bordering areas.

#WATCH | Delhi: Security visuals from Badarpur border ahead of new Parliament house inauguration ceremony. pic.twitter.com/zaRTiXqmd5

— ANI (@ANI) May 28, 2023

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait said that thousands of farmers from Uttar Pradesh will gather at Delhi’s Ghazipur border at 10.30 am on Sunday and then enter the national capital to extend their support to the protesting wrestlers. Farmers will also enter Delhi from other border points.

The Delhi Municipal Corporation has been asked to grant permission to turn MC Primary Girls School in Kanjawala Chowk, Old Bawana into a temporary jail on Sunday.

“Strict vigil is being kept along Delhi’s borders. We have increased our pickets, multiple barricades have been placed and no one will be given entry inside the national capital without being thoroughly checked,” a senior police officer said.

Each vehicle will be checked in the bordering areas to ensure that no suspicious individual or group enters the city.

Delhi | Security heightened at Jantar Mantar ahead of protesting wrestlers’ march towards the new Parliament House. They have decided to hold a women’s Maha Panchayat in front of the new Parliament pic.twitter.com/uvGknPHirv

— ANI (@ANI) May 28, 2023

Police have already issued a traffic advisory stating that New Delhi district will be treated as a controlled area and entry of vehicles will be restricted.

The ceremony to inaugurate the new Parliament building on Sunday will begin with an early morning havan and multi-faith prayers followed by the formal opening by Prime Minister Modi.

Representatives of as many as 25 parties and many dignitaries, including chief ministers and ministers, are expected to attend the inauguration.

With inputs from agencies

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New Parliament Building Inauguration LIVE: PM Modi to inaugurate new Parliament building today

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Sengol was disrespected, says PM ahead of new Parliament inauguration

“It would have been good if the holy Sengol would have been given due respect and an honourable position after independence,” PM Narendra Modi said on Saturday after receiving the sacred sceptre from Adheenams (priests) handed over the sacred sceptre to him, on the eve of the inauguration of the new Parliament building.

“But this Sengol was kept on display as a walking stick in Anand Bhavan, Prayagraj. Your ‘sevak’ and our Govt have brought the Sengol out of Anand Bhavan,” he added.

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Bollywood star Akshay Kumar congratulates PM Modi

Akshar Kumar, a Bollywood actor, tweeted his congratulations to PM Modi and stated that he was "proud to see this glorious new building of the Parliament."

Proud to see this glorious new building of the Parliament. May this forever be an iconic symbol of India’s growth story. #MyParliamentMyPride pic.twitter.com/vcXfkBL1Qs
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) May 27, 2023

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Important day for India

The 18th pontiff of Tamil Nadu's Vellakuruchi Adheenam said that India will inaugurate its new Parliament building today, making it an important day for the country.

The 'Sengol' will be placed next to the Speaker's seat.

Today is a very important day for India as the new Parliament building will be inaugurated today. The 'Sengol' will be installed near the Speaker's chair. The PM honoured all the Adheenams yesterday: 18th pontiff of Vellakuruchi Adheenam from Tamil Nadu, in Delhi pic.twitter.com/fI8UmpW1s8
— ANI (@ANI) May 28, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open the new, technologically advanced Parliament building, today.

Before PM Modi inaugurates the new Parliament building, several Vedic rites will be carried out, according to sources.

On Sunday, the new Parliament building will be officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi and Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Om Birla.

Even though the precise information about the inauguration has not been made public, ANI has learned from trustworthy sources that it will happen in two stages.

Numerous events, including puja, will take place throughout the inauguration beginning on Sunday morning. PM Modi will then receive the Sengol and install it following a ceremony. The plaque will then be unveiled when the diya has been lit.

Additionally, there will be a Sarv Dharma Sabha and PM Modi will speak with Shramjeevis.

PM Modi will honour the construction worker for their contribution to the Parliament.

The inauguration ceremony will begin at 7:30 a.m. with a Vedic ceremonial puja. These pujas will continue till nine in the morning.

According to the sources, the rituals ahead of the inaugural ceremony will begin in the morning and is likely to be held in a pandal (canopy) near the Gandhi statue in Parliament. PM Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Hariwansh and some senior ministers in the government are likely to be part of the ceremony.

A prayer ceremony will also be organised on the premises of the parliament-building”>new parliament building, say the sources.

The morning phase will end at close to 9:30 am after which the second leg of the ceremony is expected to begin at noon with the singing of the national anthem in the Lok Sabha chamber in the presence of all the dignitaries including PM Modi.

At 11:30 am, all the invitees including members of Parliament, Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha, chairman and other distinguished guests are expected to be seated in the Lok Sabha chamber in the new building.

During this phase, a speech will be delivered by the Deputy Rajya Sabha Chairman, Hariwansh, who will further read a written congratulatory message on behalf of Rajya Sabha, Chairman, Jagdeep Dhankar. A written message by President Droupadi Murmu will also be read out on the occasion.

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Nepal PM Pushpa Kumar Dahal to visit India next week to hold bilateral talks with PM Modi

Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kumar Dahal will visit India next week to hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an effort to strengthen the deep-rooted ties between the two nations.

The visit will “further strengthen the age-old, multifaceted, and cordial relations between Nepal and India,” Nepal’s foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday.

Rt Hon’ble Prime Minister Mr Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ is paying an official visit to India on 31 May 2023 at the cordial invitation of the Prime Minister of India, H. E. Shri Narendra Modi. More on PR link below: https://t.co/LWqedpPqrk @NPSaudnc @PaudyalBR @sewa_lamsal

— MOFA of Nepal 🇳🇵 (@MofaNepal) May 27, 2023

This will mark Dahal’s first official foreign trip since he assumed office in December 2022. He has previously visited India thrice during his earlier tenures.

Dahal, a 68-year-old former Maoist rebel leader who goes by the name Prachanda, meaning “fierce”, will also meet other senior Indian officials, including President Droupadi Murmu.

India’s foreign ministry said in a statement, “The visit continues the tradition of regular high-level exchanges between India and Nepal in furtherance of our ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy. The bilateral relations between the two countries have significantly strengthened in the last few years in all areas of cooperation.”

During his four-day trip beginning on May 31, Dahal is expected to visit Ujjain and Indore.

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Army Chief Manoj Pande to visit violence-hit Manipur today

As violence in Manipur takes a new turn, Army Chief Manoj Pande will visit the north-eastern state on Saturday to review the situation, army officials said.

The Army Chief would be briefed by the Eastern Command officials and accordingly, measures will be taken to bring the situation under control.

General Pande’s visit comes as the Indian Army and Assam Rifles beefed up security in the region.

Both the security teams in Imphal East and Churchandpur prevented the firing incidents between the two communities, where some armed miscreants opened fire and ran towards higher reaches, the Army said. However, there were no reports of casualties and further operations were underway.

Chief Minister N Biren Singh has said that the state has witnessed 60 deaths owing to the violence while many have fled to the neighbouring state of Mizoram.

Earlier on Friday, Chief Minister Biren Singh informed that additional security forces had been brought into the state and security personnel consisting of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), Manipur Police, Manipur Rifles, India Reserve Battalion (IRB) and Village Defence Force (VDF) had been deployed at 38 vulnerable areas.

The government is making efforts to pacify all sides by holding peace talks with all sections of the population. Authorities have also met various peace committees formed in the wake of the prevailing situation in Manipur.

In the wake of the worsening situation in Manipur, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also expected to visit the state in the next three days.

“There were clashes in Manipur after the verdict of a court. I would appeal to both groups they should maintain peace, and justice will be done with everyone. I will myself go to Manipur after few days and will stay there for three days and will talk to people of Manipur for establishing peace,” he said.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Nigeria to attend President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu's swearing-in ceremony

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is all set to embark upon his three-day visit to Nigeria where he will also attend the swearing-in ceremony of the President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Singh will attend the event on May 29. During his visit, Singh will also meet the outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari in a reception hosted by him on May 28, according to an official statement by the ministry.

With this, Singh will mark his first visit as a defence minister to the West African nation.

The Defence Minister’s visit to the West African nation will be an important landmark in building the strong bonds of friendship between the two countries.

Considering the growing defence cooperation between India and Nigeria, senior officers of the Ministry of Defence and the top leadership of important Defence PSUs will accompany Rajnath Singh.

They will hold meetings with the representatives from the Nigerian industry and the Armed Forces to identify the equipment and platforms, through which the Indian defence industry can support the country’s requirements, the official press release said.

Nigeria is home to an estimated 50,000 members of the Indian community. The Defence Minister will also address the Indian diaspora at Abuja during the visit.

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Shopkeeper refuses to take Rs 2,000 note from woman; reason will leave you in splits

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to withdraw the Rs 2000 banknotes from circulation. However, the existing notes will still retain their status as legal tender, as stated by the RBI.

In the midst of this decision by the central bank, a hilarious situation has recently occurred where a woman had an amusing encounter with a shopkeeper who refused to accept her Rs 2,000 note. Despite the RBI’s assurance that the notes would remain legal tender, some shopkeepers and petrol pumps have been reluctant to accept them. The woman’s humorous interaction with the shopkeeper added to the frenzy surrounding the situation.

On Twitter, a user shared a screenshot of a funny conversation with her friend. Her friend messaged her about a frustrating experience of trying to buy Lays Gourmet chips but facing rejection from the shopkeeper for offering a Rs 2,000 note. Frustrated, she explained that the note was still valid until 30 September. However, the shopkeeper pointed out that the note was torn, leading her to make the payment using Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

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Since being posted, the tweet has gained more than 26,500 views and received several likes on the social media platform.

According to RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, the primary purpose behind introducing the Rs 2,000 note was to promptly replace the value of the currency that was being phased out as part of the demonetization process. However, the decision to withdraw these notes has been taken as that objective has been successfully accomplished, and there are now an ample number of notes available in other denominations.

Das stated that the RBI will assess the number of returned Rs 2,000 notes before deciding whether to extend the deadline beyond 30 September. He explained that setting a deadline was necessary because, without it, people might not take the exchange process seriously, causing it to prolong indefinitely. Das emphasised that establishing a cut-off date would ensure a conclusive resolution.

Das emphasised that there was no need for individuals to feel compelled to immediately return or exchange their Rs 2,000 notes. He assured the public that they had a generous timeframe of four months, until 30 September to complete the process. The RBI governor’s statement aimed to alleviate any sense of urgency among the population.

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Friday, 26 May 2023

PM Modi pays tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on 59th death anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary on Saturday.

“On his death anniversary, I pay tributes to our former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru,” he tweeted.

On his death anniversary, I pay tributes to our former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 27, 2023

Meanwhile, Congress leaders paid their respects to Nehru on his 59th death anniversary at an event held at Shanti Van in New Delhi.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, party’s General Secretary KC Venugopal and former MP Rahul Gandhi paid floral tributes to the former PM.

“Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s legacy stands tall, like a beacon, illuminating the idea of India and the values he dedicated his life for – Freedom, Democracy, Secularism & Modernity. His vision and values always guide our conscience and actions,” tweeted Rahul Gandhi.

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s legacy stands tall, like a beacon, illuminating the idea of India and the values he dedicated his life for – Freedom, Democracy, Secularism & Modernity.

His vision and values always guide our conscience and actions. pic.twitter.com/z5S4bwgKiX

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 27, 2023

Quoting Nehru, Kharge tweeted, “You don’t change the course of history by turning the faces of portraits to the wall.”

“You don’t change the course of history by turning the faces of portraits to the wall”

~ Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

📍Shanti Van pic.twitter.com/YNWZ4jWSgl

— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) May 27, 2023

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