Prime Minister Narendra Modi today dedicated the new Parliament House to the nation. Mr. Modi also installed the Sengol (Sceptre) in the new Parliament House. Addressing the gathering, he said that this is not merely a building but is a reflection of the aspirations and dreams of 140 crore Indians. The Prime Minister said, this is a temple of Indian democracy that gives a message of India’s resolution to the world. He said, the new Parliament building connects planning to reality, policy to realization, willpower to execution, and sankalp to siddhi. Mr. Modi said, this will be a medium for realizing the dreams of the freedom fighters. He said, it will witness the sunrise of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and will see the realization of a Viksit Bharat. The Prime Minister said, this new building is an example of the coexistence of ancient and modern.
Mr. Modi said, new India is realizing new goals and paving new ways. He said, there is a new energy, new zeal, new enthusiasm, new thinking and a new journey. There are new visions, new directions, new resolutions and a new trust. The Prime Minister said, the world is looking towards India’s determination, its citizens’ vigour and the life of human power in India with respect and hope. He said, when India moves forward, the world moves forward. Mr Modi underlined that the new Parliament House will invoke the development of the world from the development of India.
Referring to the establishment of sacred Sengol, the Prime Minister said that in the great Chola empire, Sengol was seen as a symbol of the path of service duty and nation. He said under the guidance of Rajaji and Adheenam, this Sengol became the sacred symbol of the transfer of power. Mr Modi said, the Sengol will keep on inspiring Parliamentarians during the proceedings of the House.