New parliament inauguration highlights: PM Modi says building 'a reflection of aspirations of new India'

During his address at the new Parliament building, PM Modi exudes confidence in the Indian lawmakers and said, "I am sure, the people's representatives who will sit in this Parliament, with new inspiration, will try to give a new direction to democracy."

"Together we have to make India a developed nation in these 25 years," he added. 
 

As PM Modi delivers address from the new Parliament House, envoys of many countries listened to the prime minister. 

The prime minister told the dignitaries at the new Parliament building that India's democracy is "our inspiration, our constitution is our resolve."

"The best representative of this inspiration, this resolution, is our Parliament," he added. 

With great pride on India as a democratic nation, PM Modi said, "India is not only a democratic nation but also the Mother of Democracy."
 

PM Modi said, "When India moves forward, the world moves forward. This new building of the Parliament will call for the development of the world along with the development of India." He added that whenever proceedings begin in this Parliament House, Sengol will continue to inspire everyone.
 

"This is not just a building. It is a reflection of the aspirations and dreams of 140 crore Indians," PM Modi said as he addresses the House on Sunday after inaugurating the new Parliament. 

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, speaking in the new Parliament, said, "The entire nation is witnessing this moment today. I express my gratitude towards PM Modi under whose leadership this new Parliament was built in under 2.5 years." 

Scathing attack was launched by Congress on PM Modi after the new Parliament building was inaugurated by him/

Congress stated that "self-glorifying authoritarian PM with utter disdain for parliamentary procedures" opened new complex. 

Sikh Guru Balbir Singh, who participated in the multi-faith prayers at the new parliament building's inauguration, said, "It is a very good thing that the new Parliament has been built. I keep myself away from politics, the only thing I can say is that everyone should work unitedly for the growth of the country." 

"The opposition parties should not do politics and take part in the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament building to strengthen democracy," Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda said on Sunday. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially inaugurated the new parliament building. 

A multi-faith meeting is currently underway at the new parliament building. Alongside the PM, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, union ministers and CMs of different states are attending the prayer meeting. 

The new parliament building has been constructed next to the old Parliament and is spread over an area of around 65,000 square metres. 

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday received the blessings of Adheenams — spiritual leaders from Tamil Nadu, during a meeting at his residence.

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According to reports, as many as 20 parties, including Congress, Trinamool Congress (TMC), Aam Aadmi party (AAP) and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) amongst others will be boycotting the inauguration. 

Shiv Sena (UBT), Samajwadi Party (SP), Communist Party of India, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Kerala Congress (Mani), Janata Dal (United), Nationalist Congress Party, Communist Party of India (Marxist), Indian Union Muslim League, National Conference, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Revolutionary Socialist Party, and Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam are the others.