19 Opposition Parties Announce Boycott of Inauguration Ceremony of New Parliament Building

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New Delhi: 19 opposition parties including Congress, Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have announced to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building on May 28. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new Parliament building.

Opposition forces issued a joint statement on Wednesday saying that Prime Minister Modi’s decision to inaugurate the new Parliament building by completely “bypassing” President Murmu is not only a clear “insult” but also a direct attack on our democracy. We announce our collective decision to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building.

Among those calling for a boycott of the program are Indian National Congress, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Aam Aadmi Party, Shiv Sena (UBT), Samajwadi Party, Communist Party of India, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Kerala Congress (MANI), Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, Rashtriya Lok Dal, Trinamool Congress, Janata Dal (United), Nationalist Congress Party, Communist Party of India (Marxist), Rashtriya Janata Dal, Indian Union Muslim League, National Conference, Revolutionary Socialist Party, Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.

The statement said that we are ready to put aside our differences and mark the occasion. But President Murmu was completely sidelined. This is a direct attack on our democracy.

It is further stated that the President is not only the Head of State in India but is also an integral part of the Parliament. She summons, addresses and addresses Parliament. Parliament cannot function without the President. However, the Prime Minister has decided to inaugurate the new Parliament building without him. This is rude. Violates the letter and spirit of the Constitution.

Opposition forces said they saw no value in a new building when the spirit of democracy had been driven out of parliament. We announce our collective decision to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building.