Spl Parl Session Day 1 live updates: 'We are all present here to bid adieu of our old building'

It is this Parliament where Pandit Nehru spoke at 'stroke of midnight hour' which continues to inspire everyone: PM Modi in Lok Sabha.

From Nehru to Shastri to Vajpayee, this Parliament has seen several leaders presenting their vision of India: PM Modi in Lok Sabha.

Over 7,500 members have so far contributed to both Houses; about 600 women MPs have enhanced dignity of both Houses: PM Modi in LS.

In Lok Sabha, PM Modi says, "There was a terror attack (on the Parliament). This was not an attack on a building. In a way, it was an attack on the mother of democracy, on our living soul. The country can never forget that incident. I also bow before those who took bullets to their chest to protect the Parliament and all its members, while fighting the terrorists..."

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi says "Bidding goodbye to this building is an emotional moment...Many bitter-sweet memories have been associated with it. We have all witnessed differences and disputes in the Parliament but at the same time, we have witnessed 'Parivaar bhaav'..."

"Many people have a tendency of being suspicious about India, and this has continued since Independence. This time too (referring to the G20), they were confident that there will be no declaration. However, it is India's strength that it happened," says PM Modi in Lok Sabha. 

Post-Independence, many expressed doubts about country's success; but the power of this Parliament proved naysayers wrong: PM Modi.

In Lok Sabha, PM Modi says, "India will be proud that when it was the president (of the G20), the African Union became its member. I cannot forget the emotional moment that when the announcement was made, African Union President said that perhaps he will break down while speaking. You can imagine the fortune India had, to fulfill such a huge hopes and expectations...It is India's strength that it (unanimous Declaration) became possible...Under your chairmanship the P20 - Summit of G20 Parliament Speakers - you announced, will have our full support."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says "...When I first entered this building (Parliament) as an MP, I bowed down and honoured the temple of democracy. It was an emotional moment for me. I could have never imagined that a child belonging to a poor family, living on the railway platform would ever be able to enter the Parliament. I never imagined that I would get so much love from people."

This old Parliament building was built with sweat, hardwork and money of our countrymen: PM Modi in Lok Sabha