Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday morning inaugurated the new Parliament building and installed the historic Sengol in the Lok Sabha chamber. Soon after the inauguration, PM Modi took to social media and said that "today is an unforgettable day for all of us countrymen".
"Today is an unforgettable day for all of us countrymen. The new building of Parliament is going to fill all of us with pride and hope. I have full faith that this divine and magnificent building will give new momentum and strength to the prosperity and strength of the nation, along with the empowerment of the people," PM Modi tweeted.
Sharing pictures from the ceremony today, he said, "As the new building of India’s Parliament is inaugurated, our hearts and minds are filled with pride, hope and promise. May this iconic building be a cradle of empowerment, igniting dreams and nurturing them into reality. May it propel our great nation to new heights of progress."
PM Modi inaugurated the new Parliament House in the presence of several Union Ministers, including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, S Jaishankar, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Mansukh Mandaviya and Jitendra Singh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and BJP president J P Nadda among others.
The prime minister felicitated with shawls and souvenirs some workers who played key roles in the construction of the new Parliament building.
A multi-faith prayer was also held to mark the occasion.
The new Parliament building, constructed by Tata Projects Ltd, will have a grand constitution hall to showcase India's democratic heritage, a lounge for MPs, a library, multiple committee rooms, dining areas and ample parking space.
The triangular-shaped four-storey building has a built-up area of 64,500 square metres.
The building has three main gates -- Gyan Dwar, Shakti Dwar, and Karma Dwar.
It will have separate entrances for VIPs, MPs, and visitors.
(With PTI inputs)