Srinagar, May 26 (KNS): Amid boycott call from opposition to participate in the inauguration ceremony of the new parliament building by PM Modi in May 28, National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on Friday was in all praise for the new building after its first look video was released.
Taking to Twitter, Omar Abdullah, as per Kashmir News Service (KNS) said that the new building is a welcome addition and look "pretty damn impressive".
He said that the old Parliament House has served "us well but as someone who has worked there for a few years, a lot of us often spoke amongst ourselves about the need for a new & improved parliament building."
"Setting aside the brouhaha about the inauguration for a moment, this building is a welcome addition. The old Parliament House has served us well but as someone who has worked there for a few years, a lot of us often spoke amongst ourselves about the need for a new & improved parliament building. Better late than never is all I'll say & this one looks pretty damn impressive," he tweeted.
PM Modi will inaugurate the new parliament building on May 28 even as at least 21 opposition parties have decided to boycott the PM's decision to preside over the ceremony instead of President Droupadi Murmu. (KNS)