28th May 2023, the day when India finally took its first step to becoming Bharat. What an incredible day in the history of Bharat for a nation to witness the inauguration of its new Parliament building - Sansad Bhavan. For those who were lucky enough to watch this live, I am certain every one of you would have had your hearts pounding to the beats of Vande Mataram.
75 years after getting independence from the British, India finally laid to rest the colonial grip on Delhi. The Lutyenwalas left distraught, but the Bharatvasi could finally stand with their heads high knowing that the true seat of Dharmic democracy had finally found an abode that was worthy of its ancestral heritage.
The day itself was rather special. Did you know that it was on this very day that Nehru was cremated in 1964, and also the very day when Veer Savarkar was born in 1883. History my friends finds a way to bring karmic balance when it is needed.
From Germany, Prof.N John Camm summed it up nicely when he tweeted: ‘India’s New Parliament officially ends Nehru Era and marks the beginning of a new era of modern, powerful, and self-reliant India. I personally congratulate every Indian for this great moment and prosperous future. Go and rule over the world’.
Closer to home, FISIUK (Friends of India Soc Intl UK) tweeted, ‘New parliament resonates with new India. It reflects the hard work of every Indian who has contributed to bring India to its long due stature. We wish this temple of democracy continues to enlighten the world with true democratic values driven by PM Modi’.
The event was so overwhelming that even Shah Rukh Khan was forced to surf the wave of human emotions and tweet: ‘What a magnificent new home for the people who uphold our Constitution, represent every citizen of this great Nation and protect the diversity of her one people. A new Parliament building for a New India but with the age-old dream of Glory for India. Jai Hind!’. Jai Hind indeed Shah Rukh, and may Jai Hind remain on your lips from now on.
Lord Rami Ranger commented, ‘It marks the end of the colonial past and the beginning of a new India. Modern building made by sovereign nation speaks about the bright and optimistic future of India’.
Consul General of ISRAEL to Midwest India, Kobbi Shoshani said it nicely, ‘Heartiest congratulations to the people of India and PM Modi for the inauguration of the new Parliament building. Thrilled to watch recital of the Jewish prayers in the grand ceremony. Long live democracy.’
I am not surprised that we are witnessing such pride being exhibited not just in Bharat, but right across the world. Remember, there will always be those who will do their best to diminish this tremendous day for Bharat, but for all of us who are true Indians, there is only pride in a nation that has finally moved on to find a future that is embedded in its glorious past. Those who elected to boycott its opening, I fear not only will this go down as a monumental error of judgement on their part, but history will record them and their respective parties as treacherous to the nation.
During the inauguration, there were so many moments of utter brilliance and greatness, but there was one that will stay with me forever. When PM Modi performed 'sashtang pranam' in front of the 'Sengol' as a mark of utmost respect, total commitment, and absolute dedication to the nation. For me this was a Prime Minister whose very life breath is that of, and for, the nation.
Someone famously said, “India is, the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grandmother of tradition. Our most valuable and most instructive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only”.
Today that India has discovered its Bharat Varsh heritage. Jai Hind.
