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TopicBJP Narendra Modi

Topic: BJP Narendra Modi

‘We are not beggars’: Opposition delegation on PM Modi not granting a meeting on Manipur crisis

10 opposition parties from state have submitted memorandum calling out failure of BJP-led govts at Centre & state to contain ethnic violence. Leaders slam PM for leaving for US.

Son of Dalit labourer clears UPSC, is now ‘IRS Sahab’. ‘Dreaming is a big thing for us’

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

SubscriberWrites: New parliament and hindutva

Whatever may it be, the next few years and our coming generations have a fraught world to contend with. History beckons.

New Parliament building to nurture dreams into reality, says PM Modi

Earlier today Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the new Parliament building to the nation by unveiling a plaque and installing the 'Sengol' in the Lok Sabha chamber.

Puja, ‘Sengol’, multi-faith prayer mark inauguration of new Parliament building by PM Modi

The new Parliament can seat 888 members in the Lok Sabha, and 384 in the Rajya Sabha.

PM Modi installs sacred ‘Sengol’ in Lok Sabha chamber in new Parliament building inauguration

The inaugration ceremony began with a traditional ceremony with Vedic rituals, which will continue for an hour. The prime minister has adopted the 'Sengol' as a national symbol of the Amrit Kaal.

Row over Parliament building shows politics in India never stops, national symbol or not

Few parties such as BJD and JD(S) have backed the PM—indicative of a growing realisation that opposing him on an issue surrounding a national symbol may not work.

Between ‘Boss’ Modi and G20 Kashmir, TV news had a tough time picking

Most TV journalists in Kashmir were tactful about the situation in Srinagar during the G20 meeting. They prefaced all their reports by saying they were in a ‘Naya Kashmir’.

‘Badal sahab ki baat alag thi’ — Modi writes glowing tribute to Parkash Singh Badal

PM Modi was in Chandigarh Thursday to condole death of Punjab ex-CM Badal. A day later, he wrote op-ed in The Tribune calling the leader an 'unparalleled' stalwart of Punjab politics.

‘Vande Father’ express from Kottayam to Delhi & little red book on Mughal history

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

On Camera

Elections showed that Manipur still has faith in democracy. Will new govt deliver?

The people of conflict-torn Manipur will have every right to feel betrayed if the new government doesn’t break its silence and show its commitment to addressing the state's issues.

Cash-strapped Karnataka hikes fuel tax by Rs 3/l, could earn Rs 2,500-3,000 cr more per yr

Move to bring down differences in commodity prices with neighbouring states, says government. Oppn, dealers blame it on welfare, Congress's guarantees.

With an eye on China, IAF expands taxi track at Leh airport, new shelters being built

Expanded taxi track is smaller than those meant for civilian operations, but is long enough for fighters & military transport aircraft to operate.

Sangh wants BJP to know it’s not dispensable. It’s a rap on the knuckles, nothing more

Occasional lovers’ tiffs have marked history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power.