While the lotus is the national flower of India, it is also the symbol of the BJP. Latter dismisses criticism, says Congress has ‘hatred for anything which is Bharatiya’.
Before we turn towards analysing the new building, it would be wise to look into the rear-view mirror & study from similar precedents in post-independence history of the sub-continent.
The mural, a map of the Indian subcontinent in ancient times, also covers regions that are part of other modern-day countries such as Nepal & Pakistan.
Bringing their relevance back sends message that BJP values Tamil tradition unlike Dravidian parties especially DMK & helps shed its image of Brahmanical party, say political observers.
Rahul Gandhi is on a 6-day visit to the US, during which he will be spending time in Silicon Valley, Washington DC and New York meeting the Indian diaspora.
The first republic’s founders were dedicated to building institutions. The second republic’s custodians are devoted to entrenching a cult of personality.
DMK minister Mano Thangaraj tweeted image of PM prostrating before historic sceptre during inauguration of new Parliament building, with a caption that has sparked a row.
From overcoming Covid-related challenges to delivering on tight deadlines, an army of over 5,000 workers have played a vital role in construction of new Parliament building.
The ISA should champion a Global Solar Asset Registry for standardised project information, and establish a Solar Credit Guarantee mechanism to mitigate political and currency risks.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.
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