Prime Minister Narendra Modi says "Many MPs... ... Spl Parl Session Day 1 live updates: 'We are all present here to bid adieu of our old building'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says "Many MPs attended the session despite health issues. During the COVID-19 crisis, our MPs attended the proceedings of both of the Houses and performed their duties...With the feeling that India's growth journey should not be impacted, all the members considered this House as an important part of their duty...After independence, many critics thought about whether India would remain united or not but we proved all of them wrong... People's trust in the Parliament remain intact."