New Delhi, Sept 12: In preparation for the upcoming special session of Parliament, scheduled to commence on September 18, employees working in Parliament will sport a new uniform with a distinct ‘Indian’ touch as they move to the new Parliament building. This change in attire includes the incorporation of ‘Nehru jackets’ and khaki-colored pants, among other modifications.
The formal entry into the new Parliament building is set to take place on September 19, coinciding with the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi, after a brief ‘pooja’ ceremony.
The new uniform has been designed by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). It will replace the bureaucrats’ traditional bandhgala suits with magenta or deep pink Nehru jackets. Their shirts will also feature a deep pink color with a lotus flower design, and khaki-colored pants will complete the ensemble.
Even the attire of the marshals in both houses of Parliament will undergo changes, with them donning Manipuri turbans as part of their new uniforms.
Furthermore, the security personnel stationed at the Parliament building will no longer wear safari suits but will instead be equipped with camouflage dresses reminiscent of military attire.
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The special session of Parliament, scheduled to begin on September 18, will commence in the old Parliament building and later transition to the new facility on September 19, in observance of Ganesh Chaturthi. The new Parliament building was officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28 of this year.
The session, which is slated to feature five sittings, will provide members with a provisional calendar separately, as confirmed by the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha secretariats to PTI.
Additionally, during Parliament’s upcoming special session, there may be a proposal from the government to rename India as Bharat. The Constitution of India currently refers to the country as “India, that is Bharat…,” but there is a growing demand to amend it to simply “Bharat.”
The call to rename India as Bharat by amending the Constitution has gained momentum, and there are speculations that the Centre might introduce a resolution to effect this change during the special session of Parliament, potentially leading to a constitutional amendment bill for the purpose.
