New Parliament building inauguration a historic event, Opposition move disappointing: Raosaheb Danve

It is disappointing to see the Opposition boycotting this historic event, he told reporters.The opposition parties have argued that President Murmu should inaugurate the new building as she is not only the Head of State, but also an integral part of Parliament as she summons, prorogues, and addresses the institution.Asked about the Union governments stand on implementing the Uniform Civil Code UCC in BJP-ruled states, Danve said the Centre is mulling over it.

The inauguration of the new Parliament building is a historic event and it is disappointing that the Opposition has decided to boycott it, said Union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Raosaheb Danve on Saturday.

While Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the new Parliament building on Sunday (May 28), as many as 20 opposition parties have said they won’t attend the function, contending that it should be done by President Droupadi Murmu.

The MP, who represents Maharashtra’s Jalna in the Lok Sabha, underscored that even the Supreme Court has rejected a public interest litigation (PIL) in this matter. “The new Parliament building is a symbol of our democracy and the collective aspirations of people. It is disappointing to see the Opposition boycotting this historic event,” he told reporters.

The opposition parties have argued that President Murmu should inaugurate the new building as she is not only the Head of State, but also an integral part of Parliament as she summons, prorogues, and addresses the institution.

Asked about the Union government’s stand on implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in BJP-ruled states, Danve said the Centre is mulling over it. “However, it would be premature to comment on this issue until a draft is made available for public scrutiny. I will express my views on the matter when the time comes,” Danve said.

UCC has been a topic of debate and discussion in the country for years. It aims to replace personal laws based on religious customs with a common set of civil laws applicable to all citizens.