New Parl inauguration live: 'When India surges ahead, world also moves forward'

We witnessed a historic moment when the 'Dharma Dand' was installed in the new Parliament today, says Jain priest Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni who was part of a multi-faith prayer meeting held during the inauguration ceremony.

 "Today, we have given the message of unity in diversity," says Jewish Rabbi Ezekiel Isaac Malekar who took part in the multi-faith prayers at the inauguration of the new Parliament building.

The new Parliament House has been inaugurated today. I offered prayers according to Buddhist rituals. Everyone should work for the growth of the country unitedly and keep politics aside: Lama Chosphel Zotpa, President, Himalaya Buddhist Cultural Association

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the new Parliament building to the nation by unveiling the plaque marking the inauguration.

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PM Modi meets various people as the multi-faith prayer meeting concludes at the new Parliament building

#WATCH | PM Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union ministers and CMs of different States attend a multi-faith prayer meeting underway at the new Parliament building pic.twitter.com/uitIOw63ri

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#WATCH | 'Sarv-dharma' prayers are underway at the new Parliament building as the inauguration ceremony is led by PM Modi pic.twitter.com/6NyADeDZoM

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PM Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union ministers and CMs of different States attend a multi-faith prayer meeting underway at the new Parliament building

PM Modi along with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Cabinet ministers attends a 'Sarv-dharma' prayer ceremony being held at the new Parliament building