Parl Spl Session Day 2 live updates: Rajya Sabha adjourned till 20th September
Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman says "On this momentous occasion, as we stand on the threshold of adding a new chapter to our Parliamentary democracy, I congratulate you all on our phenomenal rise. We all are privileged to witness this history as we bid adieu to this old Parliament building and move to the new one...Impactfully organised G20 resulted in the demonstration of India's global power. The new Building of Parliament, Bharat Mandapam and the YashoBhoomi are the most recent infrastructure masterpieces competing with the best in the world..."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others leave from the Central Hall of the Old Parliament building.
PM Modi made a suggestion that the building should now be known as 'Samvidhan Sadan'.
New building of Parliament is reflection of India's rich cultural diversity, symbol of national pride, unity, identity: VP Jagdeep Dhankhar
Our position as a 'friend of world' is helping all our citizens with a key role in global supply chains, place at major platforms: PM Modi
World's eyes are on India; during Cold War we were non-aligned, now we have different status, are moving ahead as 'vishwa mitra': PM Modi
We believe in equitable development; India's prosperity would be incomplete even if one part is lagging behind: PM Modi
Without social justice we can't achieve our goals; but debate around social justice has been narrowed, it needs to be widened: PM Modi
PM Modi proposes that old Parliament building be known as 'Samvidhan Sadan'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "...We have to make the right decisions at the right time for the future. We cannot restrict ourselves to just thinking about the political benefits...Knowledge and innovation are the demands and we should focus on it. After Chandrayaan-3's success, our youth is inspired by the science & technology sector. We do not have to miss this opportunity."
PM Narendra Modi says, "...In the 25 years of Amrit Kaal, India will have to work on a larger canvas. The time for us to get caught up in smaller issues is over. First of all, we will have to meet the goal of becoming Atmanirbhar Bharat...It is the need of the hour, it is everyone's duty. Parties do not come in its way. Sirf Dil chahiye, desh ke liye chahiye."