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BHUBANESWAR: The Biju Janata Dal in Odisha has decided to participate in the inaugural ceremony of New Parliament Building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The BJD’s move assumes greater significance in view of boycott call given by Congress led 19 Opposition Parties.
The BJD has issued an official statement in this regard. Party’s Rajya Sabha MP and National spokesperson Sasmit Patra, in a statement said “BJD shall be a part of this momentous occasion”.
Patra mentioned both Parliament and President are symbols of Indian democracy and draw their authority from the Constitution of India. Their authority and stature should always be safeguarded, he added.
“BJD believes that these Constitutional institutions should be above any issue which may affect their sanctity and honour. Such issues can always be debated later in the august house. Hence the BJD shall be a part of this momentous occasion,” the MP clarified on behalf of the party.
