Parliament Building 1st Photo Of New Parliament Building That Came Out Was…: Sharad Pawar
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)
President, Sharad Pawar, emphasized the significance of dialogue in
Parliament-related activities and expressed his disappointment regarding the
decision-making process for the new Parliament building. Pawar suggested that
the decision could have been made through discussions with political parties,
fostering a spirit of inclusivity and collaboration. He expressed his surprise
at learning about the new building through newspapers, highlighting the lack of
communication between the government and opposition parties.
During a ‘Sauhard Baithak’
(meeting to promote harmony) at Mahatma Gandhi Mission University in
Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Pawar noted the declining trend of engaging in
meaningful dialogue for parliamentary affairs. He acknowledged that political
parties have historically held differing opinions, but they have always
endeavored to resolve their disputes through dialogue.
Referring to the recent
inauguration of the new Parliament building on May 28, which saw the absence of
20 opposition parties, including the Congress, Pawar mentioned that certain key
individuals from the government frequently miss parliamentary sessions. He
expressed the belief that when the head of the government is present in
Parliament, it holds a special significance. Pawar stressed the importance of
Parliament as an institution and stated that neglecting its significance can
adversely affect people’s perception of it.
While not directly naming any
individual, Pawar conveyed his disappointment over the ruling party’s refusal
to invite the President for the inaugural ceremony. He believed that the ruling
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) should not have opposed the proposal, stating that
a photograph taken after the first session of Parliament included prominent
leaders like Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. The opposition
parties had chosen to boycott the event, alleging that the BJP-led government
had sidelined President Droupadi Murmu, who holds a constitutional position as
the head of the country.
