New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the old Parliament House represents post-independence India, while the new building would be a witness to the creation of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India).
The PM, while speaking after laying the foundation stone of the new Parliament building here, said that in the old Parliament, which was constructed 100 years ago, work was done to fulfil the needs of the country, while in the new building, the aspirations of 21st century India will be fulfilled.
“We, the people of India, will together build this new building of Parliament. This new Parliament building will be a charm and inspiration when India will celebrate 75th years of its independence,” he said.
During his speech, the PM said that this day is like a milestone in the history of India’s democratic history. “The people of the country will build the new parliament together. New Parliament building will exemplify the coexistence of the new and the old,” he said.
He further said the new building will be fitted with advanced technology. “Even common people, who want to share their grievances with their representatives, face trouble in the existing building due to paucity of space. The new building will have space for every MP to meet and address the issues of their constituents visiting them. The new building will fulfill the desire and aspirations of 21st century India,” he added.
He said that policies may vary, differences may occur, but the government is there for the service of the public. “There should be no differences in this ultimate goal,” he said.
“I can never forget the moment in my life when I had the opportunity to come to Parliament House for the first time in 2014 as an MP. Then before stepping into this temple of democracy, I had bowed my head and saluted this temple of democracy,” PM Modi said in his address.
The new Parliament building which would be built in an area of 64,500 square metres at an estimated cost of Rs 971 crore.
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