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New temple of Democracy
foundation of the Parliament House's existence.
Depiction of Traditional artwork Every representative elected to Parliament is
and samudra manthan held accountable. This accountability is both to
the public and to the Constitution. Every decision
should be made with the spirit of the nation first
Over a thousand artisans decorated the new Parliament
House. Traditional art has been preserved and presented
in mind; the national interest should always come
here. On the wall where the building's three galleries open,
first. It is critical to speak with one voice in order to
folk arts from various locations, including Mathura's Sanjhi
achieve national resolutions.
Kala and Madhubani, have been engraved. Akhand
Bharat, Ashoka Chakra, and great saints have been
The 'temple' of democracy...
assigned places. Chanakya is engraved in one place in
When a temple is built in our country, the foundation
the Parliament corridor, while Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
is initially made of bricks and stones. The building
and Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar are kept in a circular work.
was completed through the efforts of artisans
Samudra Manthan's image can be found on the wall
and craftspeople. But a temple is only built when
of Amritkal's new Parliament House, which is dedicated to
it is finished—when it is consecrated. Until it is
the nation.
consecrated, it is just a building. The new Parliament
'By churning the ocean, the nation will reach new
House will also remain a building until it is consecrated,
heights,' the Prime Minister's Office tweeted. Prime Minister
but no statue will be consecrated. In this temple of
Narendra Modi shared a video of the divine and grand
democracy, there is no consecration. This temple will
Parliament House and encouraged people to give voice
be consecrated by the elected representatives of the
to #MyParliamentMyPride, in which Lok Sabha Speaker
people. Their dedication and sense of service will give
Om Birla and actors Rajinikanth, Anupam Kher, Akshay
this temple life and prestige.
Kumar, Shahrukh Khan, and Kabir Bedi speak in their own
voices about the divinity of the new building. Their actions, thoughts, and attitudes will give life
and prestige to this democracy's temple. Their efforts
for India's unity and integrity will become the temple's
energy and prestige. When every representative of
the people brings his or her full knowledge, skills,
intelligence, education, and experience to this new
Parliament House and anoints him or her, this new
Parliament House will be consecrated. Prime Minister
Modi says, "When we take a resolution today and
work with the interest of the country foremost, not
only the present but also the future of the country will
be better. The making of a self-reliant and prosperous
India will not stop now; no one can." Certainly, from
the laying of the foundation stone to the inauguration
of the new Parliament building, both the country's
idea and its behaviour were free of the mentality of
slavery. This liberation will lead the country to its goal
of becoming a developed India. New India, with a
population of 140 crore people, has become a witness
to this historic moment of unity in diversity. In such
a situation, it is also every citizen's responsibility to
ensure that his feelings towards India are always
prioritised. Only India's progress and development
should be resolved by worship. Independent India
received its own Parliament House, presenting a new
PM Modi released a special commemorative
ideal while strengthening democratic institutions and
postage stamp and a Rs 75 coin on the
moving the country forward.
inauguration of the new Parliament House.
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