Old #Parliament House to be called ... Samvidhan Sadan.... :: PM #Modi

Old #Parliament House to be called ... Samvidhan Sadan.... :: PM #Modi  

"Today we are moving to the new Parliament building with a repetition of our resolve of developed India and determination towards achieving it," says PM Narendra Modi.

Modi says, "I have a suggestion. Now, when we are going to the New Parliament, its (Old Parliament building) dignity should never go down. This should not be left just as the Old Parliament building. So, I urge that if you agree, this should be known as 'Samvidhan Sadan'..."

"It's the responsibility of Members of Parliament to opt for new legislation and replacing the old ones," - PM #Modi in #CentralHall function 

"This is a historic day. I am proud to be part pf this historical  moment when a government under the leadership of PM Modi has undertaken to repair the deep-rooted asymmetry and to give an equal share to all of us women," says BJP MP 

Maneka Gandhi at a function Parliament's Central Hall ahead of shifting of the Parliament to the new building.

"Despite India being the world's highest economy, our per capita GDP falls far behind that of developed nations. Tackling this economic growth challenge requires pro-growth government policies, mentoring low inflation, reducing interest rates, alleviating unemployment, fostering a skilled workforce....," says  Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in Central Hall of Parliament function. 

He also said, "...High unemployment rates pose a significant hurdle to leveraging this demographic advantage...It is essential to enable India's youthful population to contribute substantially to the country's economic growth and development. 

"I have spent most of my adult life in this institution and I have seen 7 Prime Ministers and the shaping of grand history. I had several terms as an independent member and finally joined the BJP under the leadership of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. 

Since then I have remained a proud member of BJP and this August House. I have tried to make the most of every minute I have spent here", said BJP MP and former Minister Maneka Gandhi. 

Memories: With veteran journalists in Parliament premises