Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan Releases Sudha Murty’s Book ‘Tides of Time’ on Parliamentary Murals
On April 1 2026, the Vice President (VP) of India and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Chandrapuram Ponnusami (C. P.) Radhakrishnan, released the book ‘Tides of Time: Bharat’s History through Murals in Parliament’ authored by Sudha Murty, Member of Parliament (MP), Rajya Sabha, at Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi (Delhi).
On April 1 2026, the Vice President (VP) of India and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Chandrapuram Ponnusami (C. P.) Radhakrishnan, released the book ‘Tides of Time: Bharat’s History through Murals in Parliament’ authored by Sudha Murty, Member of Parliament (MP), Rajya Sabha, at Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi (Delhi).
- The volume, published by the Lok Sabha Secretariat, documents the visual archives of Parliament while showcasing India’s civilizational journey through its murals in an accessible manner.
About the Book:
Content: The book covers 124 mural panels (including 58 commissioned in 1954) tracing history from Mohenjo-daro of the Indus Valley Civilization to Independence in 1947.
Legacy: The murals reflect India’s traditions of dialogue, diversity, continuity and portraying Bharat as the ‘Mother of Democracy,’ rooted in systems like Vaishali and the Kudavolai system, with Parliament embodying debate, discussion, and dissent.
Symbolism: Heritage elements like the Sengol reflect “Vikas bhi, Virasat bhi,” linking tradition with modern governance.
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