Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described the inauguration of the new Parliament building on Sunday as a historic moment and a glorious chapter in the history of Indian democracy and said that the new building symbolised fulfilment of new India’s hopes and aspirations.

Chief Minister Yogi, who attended the inaugural ceremony of the new Parliament building in New Delhi on Sunday, also described the sacred Sengol as a symbol of India’s justice, fairness, sovereignty and strength.

Congratulating the people of the country on the momentous occasion, Chief Minister Yogi wrote on his Twitter handle, “Historic moment! The symbol of fulfillment of the hopes, expectations and aspirations of ‘New India’, the magnificent, glorious and inspiring new Parliament building has been dedicated to the nation today by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Heartfelt congratulations to all the residents of the country!”

Describing the sacred Sengol as a symbol of India’s justice, fairness, sovereignty and strength, the chief minister further wrote, “The establishment of the sacred Sengol in the new Parliament building today, amid Vedic chants, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a combined expression of respect and belief of the people of the country in India’s rich cultural heritage and strong democratic values. In the era of India’s independence, this adds a new glorious chapter to the history of Indian democracy, further enhancing the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. Jai Hind.”

Chief Minister Yogi also said that the honouring of labourers who contributed to the construction of the new Parliament building symbolised the supreme authority of ‘people’ in democracy and celebrated labour and the spirit of ‘Shramev Jayate’.

The chief minister extended heartfelt congratulations to all the labourers on the occasion.