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.
In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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