Updated Dec 19, 2020 | 18:03 IST
The protesters, who were on an indefinite fast for the last three days, were offered juice by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta. Civic body mayors call off dharna near Delhi CM s residence | Photo Credit: PTI
New Delhi: The dharna launched by the mayors and other leaders of the BJP-ruled municipal corporations of Delhi in front of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal s residence was called off after 13 days on Saturday.
The protesters, who were on an indefinite fast for the last three days, were offered juice by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta and the co-incharge of the party s city unit, Alka Gurjar.
Delhi civic body mayors call of dharna near Kejriwal s residence after 13 days newindianexpress.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from newindianexpress.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
New Parliament will have space for 1,272 with option to increase seats, deadline Oct 2022
Modi said the existing building, having witnessed the country’s march towards Independence and its evolution over the decades, needs to be phased out due to extensive wear and tear despite repair and renovation work. December 11, 2020 2:09:11 am
PM Narendra Modi at the foundation stone laying ceremony; (right) a graphic image of the new Parliament complex
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the new Parliament building complex, equipped with modern facilities, will have adequate space for every elected member to meet their constituents and address their grievances. He laid the foundation stone for the new building Thursday.
The triangularly-designed new Parliament building with modern facilities will have room for MPs to sit in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, and is expected to cost around Rs 971 crores.
News headlines for December 10, 2020: Stones were hurled at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda’s convoy in West Bengal. The BJP accused TMC for the attack.