New Parliament is something we can truly call our own

The new Parliament is the dawn of an era of nation building, shedding vestiges of the past and symbols of colonialism.

- KARTIKEYA SHARMA

The new Parliament building and its inauguration is a historic occasion. The last time the Parliament was inaugurated was by an imperial head of state living off the misery and suffering of countless Indians. Today the new Parliament building is an embodiment of how far Indians have come. Its inauguration by our own Prime Minister elected by the people is a moment to be proud of. For once, it’s something that we can truly call our own. To oppose it means we are insulting our democracy and its successes, unless the Opposition intends on not sitting in Parliament and legislating on important business of this country and deny the country the important legislations we need to take the country forward. The question one must ask is not why is the Prime Minister inaugurating the Parliament, but why cannot he? He is the elected representative of the people and represents the needs and aspirations of the country. It’s the people of the country who have mandated the Prime Minister to inaugurate the Parliament of this country, the Opposition objections notwithstanding.