Parliament inauguration highlights: New building a ‘shining example’ of country's vision, says PM Modi

PM Modi addresses a gathering inside the Lok Sabha chamber, at the new Parliament building in New Delhi.

New Parliament building inauguration highlights: “India is the mother of democracy. It is also the foundation of global democracy. Democracy is our 'Sanskaar', idea & tradition,” PM Modi said in his first address from India's new Parliament building today in a ceremony which began with an early morning havan and multi-faith prayer ceremony. 

Read more: ‘Final nail in coffin’: BJP fumes as RJD's tweet over new Parliament building sparks row

Earlier, PM Modi installed the sacred 'Sengol' in the Lok Sabha chamber, right next to the Speaker's chair, after performing puja. He was handed over the historic 'Sengol' by Adheenams before it was installed by the prime minister in the new Parliament building.

The ceremony began with traditional prayers and Vedic rituals which continued an hour. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was also present with along with PM Modi during the pooja.