The live blog session has concluded.
The live blog session has concluded.
Stating that the 'AmritKaal' will give a new direction to the nation, PM Modi stated that the new parliamentbuildongshould be ashininfexample of the country's vision as well as a resolve of New India.
He also said that the construction of the new complex gave employment to more than 60,000laboyrers, and a digital gallery has been created tohonourtheir hard work.
On Sunday, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor presented a stand on the contrary to his party on the issue of 'Sengol', stating that everyone should embrace this symbol from the past to affirm the values of the present.
He affirmed the government's argument that 'Sengol' is the reflection of continity of tradition. On the other hand, he also called the opposition righteous, in the sense that the Constitution was adopted ine the name of the people.
Live: We have to make India a developed country in the next 25 years, says PM
-"We have to make India a developed country in the next 25 years. The target is big and difficult, but every citizen will have to work towards it," says PM Modi.
Live:When India moves forward, the world moves forward, says PM
-When India moves forward, then the World moves forward. This new Parliament will also lead to the development of the world through the development of India: PM Modi
Live:There was a need for new Parliament, says PM Modi
"There was a need for new Parliament. We also have to see that the number of seats and MPs will increase in the coming time. That's why it was need of the hour that a new Parliament is made," says PM Modi
From panchayat bhawan to Sansad bhawan, our inspiration is the development of our country and its people. Today, as we are proud of the construction of this new Parliament, it also gives me immense satisfaction when I think about the construction of homes for 4 crore poor people and 11 crore toilets in the country in the last 9 years. When we talk about modern facilities in the new Parliament, I feel content we have constructed over 4 lakh kilometres of roads to connect villages in the country, says PM Modi
-This building is equipped with modern facilities and equipped with the latest gadgets. It has given employment to over 60,000 labourers. We have created a digital gallery to honour their hard work, says PM Modi in the new Parliament
-Several years of foreign rule stole our pride from us. Today, India has left behind that colonial mindset, says PM Narendra Modi in the new Parliament
-Several years of foreign rule stole our pride from us. Today, India has left behind that colonial mindset, says PM Narendra Modi in the new Parliament
President Murmu welcomes inauguration of the building
President Droupadi Murmu welcomes inauguration of new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi; says, "Matter of great pride, happiness for entire country."
-New Parliament will contribute in building political consensus; will be symbol of freedom from mindset of slavery, says Vice President Dhankhar
Live:PM Modi begins his address
Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases a stamp and Rs 75 coin in the new Parliament.
