Parliament special session: Old building will always inspire future generations, says PM Modi

Parliament special session: It is time to remember inspirational moments associated with this Parliament building before we move to new premises, he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing Lok Sabha in the special session of the Parliament on September 18 said, "We might be going to the New Parliament tomorrow, but the old building will stand as a custodian of motivation to the upcoming generation."

Speaking about the old parliament building, PM Modi said that it is an emotional moment to bid goodbye to this building as many bitter-sweet memories have been associated with it.

A special 5-day session of the Parliament commenced on September 18.

"It is time to remember inspirational moments associated with this Parliament building before we move to new premises," PM Modi further added.

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Speaking on the history of the old Parliament building, he said, "Before independence, this House was the place for the Imperial Legislative Council. After independence, this gained the identity of Parliament House."

"It is true that the decision to construct this building was taken by foreign rulers but we can never forget and can proudly say that the toil, the hard work and the money that went into the construction was that of my countrymen," PM Modi said.

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The Special Session of Parliament will move to the new building on September 19 on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.