In Pics | New Parliament inauguration by PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday dedicated the new Parliament building to the nation. Making his first speech in the new Parliament, Modi said: "In every country's development, there are moments like these which become historic. And when India is celebrating 'Azadi ka Amrit Kaal', the people of India have gifted its democracy a new Parliament House."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Parliament House on Sunday and hoped that this iconic building will

PM Modi added that the new Parliament building is a reflection of the aspirations and dreams of 140 crore Indians and this temple of democracy gives the message of India's determination to the world. Credit: PTI Photo

The newly-inaugurated building of Parliament becomes the confluence of the country's ancient legacy with the principles of democracy for New India. Credit: IANS Photo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a gathering inside the Lok Sabha chamber, at the new Parliament building in New Delhi. PIB Photo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed as he arrives in the Lok Sabha chamber of the new Parliament building, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Smriti Irani and other dignitaries during the inauguration ceremony of the New Parliament building, in New Delhi. Credit: IANS Photo

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde along with Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis during the inauguration of the new Parliament building, in New Delhi. Credit: IANS Photo

Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath and Chief Minister of Gujarat Bhupendra Patel attend the inauguration ceremony of the New Parliament building, in New Delhi. IANS Photo

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and others during the inauguration of the new Parliament building, in New Delhi. Credit: IANS Photo

Union Ministers Amit Shah and Nitin Gadkari at the new Parliament building, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Former President Ram Nath Kovind, former PM HD Devegowda and other dignitaries stand for the national anthem during the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament House building, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

BJP MP Hema Malini at the new Parliament building, in New Delhi. Credit: IANS Photo

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi and other dignitaries stand for National Anthem during inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament building, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo