PM Lays Foundation Stone For New Parliament Building
- 10-Dec-2020
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PM says, New Parliament Building Will Be A Symbol Of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.
Democracy is a way of life and the soul of the nation’s life in India, unlike other countries where it is mostly about elections and governance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday.
In an address after laying the foundation stone for the new Parliament building, Modi noted that there should always be a place for “differences”, but not “disconnect”, in a vibrant democracy.
“Different views, different ideology strengthens a vibrant democracy. There can be a difference in policy and politics but we are here to serve the people and there should be no difference towards meeting this aim,” he said.
Calling the day a milestone in India’s democratic history, the PM said while the old Parliament building gave a new direction to India after Independence, the new one will be a witness to the building of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.
“In the old building, the work to fulfil the necessities of the nation was done. In the new building, the ambitions of India of the 21st century will be realised,” said Modi.
‘Every member of Parliament is accountable’
Before his address, Modi conducted the bhoomi pujan (ground-breaking ceremony) of the new Parliament building.
Several senior Cabinet ministers, ambassadors of many countries and other dignitaries were present for the occasion. Ratan Tata, chairman of the Tata Trust, which won the contract to build the new Parliament building, was also present. The ground-breaking ceremony was followed by an inter-faith prayer meeting.
