Amid calls from opposition parties to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar voiced his disapproval of the construction, stating that there was no need for a new building. He accused those responsible for the project of attempting to rewrite history while having no involvement in the freedom struggle. Kumar expressed disappointment at the exclusion of President Droupadi and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar, who is also the chairman of Rajya Sabha, from the function.