PM Modi lauds Jawahar Lal Nehru reminiscing memories at old parliament building, ‘Stroke of Midnight inspired all..’
Narendra Modi kick started the Parliament special session by reminiscing the memories of the old Parliament building saying that never thought ‘will get so much love’. PM also lauded the contributions of Jawahar Lal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and all other prime ministers while remembering the bitter-sweet memories.
“When I first entered this building as member, I never imagined that I will get so much love from people," the PM said “Emotional moment to bid goodbye to this building; many bitter-sweet memories have been associated with it." Further speaking about the best moments in the building, he noted, “Post-Independence, many expressed doubts about country's success; but the power of this Parliament proved naysayers wrong" And went on to add, “Biggest achievement of 75 years of this House is the ever-growing trust of the people in Parliament" On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, on Tuesday, the working of the parliament will be shifted to the new building. Noting the same, “We will move to new Parliament building, but this old building will also always inspire coming generations" Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the vision of first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru and subsequent leaders, including Lal Bahadur Shastri, P V Narasimha Rao and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, but also reminded the Lok Sabha of the 'cash-for-vote' scam during the Manmohan Singh government.
He remembered Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Chandrashekhar and Lal Krishna Advani for enriching the House. The prime minister also lauded the contribution of B R Ambedkar, saying his vision for industrialisation, which was aimed at bringing social justice in the country during the first government of independent India, continues to remain at the heart
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