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  1. DOM Confederation protested at Jantar Mantar against the removal of statues of Ambedkar and Gandhi from the Parliament complex.

    DOM Confederation protested at Jantar Mantar against the removal of statues of Ambedkar and Gandhi from the Parliament complex.

    New Delhi: Confederation of Dalits, OBCs and Minorities (DOM Confederation) and Samata Sainik Dal, among other organisations, protested at Jantar Mantar here on Wednesday against the removal of statues of Ambedkar and Gandhi from the Parliament complex.In a statement, former MP and national...
  2. Kharge writes letter to Lok Sabha Speaker, Rajya Sabha Speaker on transfer of statues in Parliament

    Kharge writes letter to Lok Sabha Speaker, Rajya Sabha Speaker on transfer of statues in Parliament

    "The statues of many great leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, have been removed from their prominent places in the Parliament House complex and shifted to a different corner," Kharge alleged in the letter.He said the removal of the statues "violates the basic spirit...
  3. Kharge writes letter to Lok Sabha Speaker, Rajya Sabha Speaker; Demand to shift back statues of Gandhi, Ambedkar

    Kharge writes letter to Lok Sabha Speaker, Rajya Sabha Speaker; Demand to shift back statues of Gandhi, Ambedkar

    New Delhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has written to the Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha Chairman on shifting of the statues of Mahatma Gandhi, BR Ambedkar and other national leaders to a new place in the Parliament complex and demanded that they be restored to their original place...
  4. Gujarat government orders restoration of Jain idols in Pavagadh after community protest

    Gujarat government orders restoration of Jain idols in Pavagadh after community protest

    Halol (Gujarat): The Gujarat government on Monday directed officials in Panchmahal district to reinstall the centuries-old Jain idols at their original place near the stairs leading to the Kalika Mata temple on the Pavagadh hill, after community members There were protests against his alleged...
  5. Congress criticized the government over the relocation of 'statues' inside Parliament, saying "it is a violation of the spirit of democracy"; BJP called it "a matter of pride"

    Congress criticized the government over the relocation of 'statues' inside Parliament, saying "it is a violation of the spirit of democracy"; BJP called it "a matter of pride"

    New Delhi [India], Congress on Sunday criticized the BJP-led government at the Center over its decision to shift statues within the Parliament complex and said removing these statues arbitrarily, without any consultation, is at the core of our democracy. Violation of sentiments, while BJP...
  6. Ravi Shankar Prasad praised the 'place of inspiration' in the Parliament complex, said- it is a matter of pride

    Ravi Shankar Prasad praised the 'place of inspiration' in the Parliament complex, said- it is a matter of pride

    New Delhi [India], BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday said that the 'Inspiration Sthal' established in the Parliament complex is a matter of pride."It is a matter of pride that 'Prerna Sthal' is being set up in the Parliament complex. 'Prerna Sthal' is being constructed to inspire the...
  7. 'No consultation': Kharge condemns shifting of statues of Mahatma, Dr Ambedkar in Parliament complex

    'No consultation': Kharge condemns shifting of statues of Mahatma, Dr Ambedkar in Parliament complex

    He described the action, taken without any consultation, as a violation of "the basic spirit of our democracy.""The statues of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar were installed at prominent places and the statues of other prominent leaders at appropriate places after due deliberations...
  8. "Discussed many times": Om Birla on shifting of statues in Parliament

    "Discussed many times": Om Birla on shifting of statues in Parliament

    New Delhi [India], Former Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that the decision to bring together the statues of all great personalities who have contributed to India's history at one place was taken after consultation with all stakeholders."Whatever creation or change takes place inside the...
  9. Discussed with stakeholders: Lok Sabha Speaker on shifting of statues in Paarl complex

    Discussed with stakeholders: Lok Sabha Speaker on shifting of statues in Paarl complex

    New Delhi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday said the statues of freedom fighters and national symbols spread across the Parliament complex have been shifted to a new complex, Prerna Sthal, in its complex after discussions with various stakeholders.He said the relocation of the statues was...
  10. Congress criticizes government over shifting of statues inside Parliament, calls it 'one-sided' move

    Congress criticizes government over shifting of statues inside Parliament, calls it 'one-sided' move

    New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday claimed that the decision to shift statues within the Parliament complex was taken "unilaterally" by the ruling dispensation and its sole purpose was not to place the statues of Mahatma Gandhi and BR Ambedkar there which are traditional places of democratic...
  11. "Decisions cannot be taken by me": Om Birla on appointment of Lok Sabha Speaker and Deputy Speaker

    "Decisions cannot be taken by me": Om Birla on appointment of Lok Sabha Speaker and Deputy Speaker

    New Delhi [India], Reacting to the upcoming appointment of the new Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Om Birla on Sunday said all these decisions are taken by political parties and he has no role in it.Birla said, "All these decisions are taken by political parties. I cannot take...
  12. Vice President Dhankhar will inaugurate Prerna Sthal in Parliament House complex today

    Vice President Dhankhar will inaugurate Prerna Sthal in Parliament House complex today

    New Delhi [India], The Vice President and the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha will inaugurate the newly constructed Prerna Sthal on Sunday evening in the presence of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs.According to an...
  13. Dhankhar is the 'dispatch point' of Inagra and Sunday

    Dhankhar is the 'dispatch point' of Inagra and Sunday

    New Delhi: Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar will on Sunday inaugurate the 'Prerna Sthal', which will house all the statues of freedom fighters and other leaders that were earlier installed at various places in the Parliament complex.An official statement said all...
  14. Before taking oath, Mohan Charan Majhi paid floral tributes to the symbols of Odisha.

    Before taking oath, Mohan Charan Majhi paid floral tributes to the symbols of Odisha.

    Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister-designate Mohan Charan Majhi paid floral tributes at statues of state symbols in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday morning ahead of his swearing-in ceremony.Along with Deputy Chief Ministers KV Singh Deo and Prabhati Parida, Majhi paid floral tributes at the statues...
  15. NDA is now 'Nitish-Naidu dependent alliance': Congress

    NDA is now 'Nitish-Naidu dependent alliance': Congress

    New Delhi: Congress took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he has not mentioned NDA as many times in the last 10 years as he did in his one-hour speech at the National Democratic Alliance meeting on Friday.The Congress also described the NDA as a "Nitish-Naidu dependent alliance"...
  16. "Such stunts can't save them now": Jairam Ramesh hits out at PM Modi over shifting of statues of Gandhi, Ambedkar, Shivaji in Parliament complex

    "Such stunts can't save them now": Jairam Ramesh hits out at PM Modi over shifting of statues of Gandhi, Ambedkar, Shivaji in Parliament complex

    New Delhi [India], Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the removal of statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr BR Ambedkar and Chhatrapati Shivaji, among others, from their original places inside the Palace complex.He alleged that the Lok Sabha Secretariat was...
  17. Government insulted people by removing statues of national symbols from Parliament House complex: Sule

    Government insulted people by removing statues of national symbols from Parliament House complex: Sule

    Mumbai, Newly elected Baramati MP Supriya Sule has accused the Center of insulting the citizens of India by removing the statues of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Dr BR Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi from the Parliament House complex.The Lok Sabha Secretariat had earlier said that the statues of...
  18. Statues of Gandhi, Ambedkar, Shivaji shifted in Parliament to ensure opposition could not protest: Congress

    Statues of Gandhi, Ambedkar, Shivaji shifted in Parliament to ensure opposition could not protest: Congress

    New Delhi: The Congress on Friday alleged that the statues of Mahatma Gandhi, BR Ambedkar and Chhatrapati Shivaji, among others, have been shifted within the Parliament complex to ensure that opposition parties cannot hold democratic protests, and said That such "stunts" cannot save Prime...
  19. CPI MP writes letter to PM Modi on removal of statues from Parliament complex, "Don't tamper with inclusive history."

    CPI MP writes letter to PM Modi on removal of statues from Parliament complex, "Don't tamper with inclusive history."

    New Delhi [India], Communist Party of India (CPI) Rajya Sabha MP Binoy Vishwam has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the removal of statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr BR Ambedkar and Chhatrapati Shivaji from the Parliament House complex with "no clarity". The letter has been written. "On...
  20. Statues of Gandhi, Ambedkar, Shivaji will not be removed but will be respectfully moved to the 'Inspiration Place' in Parliament House: Lok Sabha Secretariat

    Statues of Gandhi, Ambedkar, Shivaji will not be removed but will be respectfully moved to the 'Inspiration Place' in Parliament House: Lok Sabha Secretariat

    New Delhi [India], After Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleged that the statues of Mahatma Gandhi, BR Ambedkar and Chhatrapati Shivaji were "removed" from their prominent places in front of Parliament, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said the statues were "respectfully" removed. was given. "It was...
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