MEA says, "The High Commissioner of Canada to India was summoned today and informed about the decision of the Government of India to expel a senior Canadian diplomat based in India. The concerned diplomat has been asked to leave India within the next five days. The decision reflects Government of India’s growing concern at the interference of Canadian diplomats in our internal matters and their involvement in anti-India activities."

MEA says, "The High Commissioner of Canada to India was summoned today and informed about the decision of the Government of India to expel a senior Canadian diplomat based in India. The concerned diplomat has been asked to leave India within the next five days. The decision reflects Government of India’s growing concern at the interference of Canadian diplomats in our internal matters and their involvement in anti-India activities."

PM Modi meets parliamentarians ahead of Parliament being shift to the new building later today.

Women's Reservation Bill will be introduced in the Lok Sabha today, by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. Discussion for passing of the Bill in the House will be taken up tomorrow, 20th September. The Bill will be taken up in Rajya Sabha on 21st September: Sources

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi says, "Today onwards, our two Houses of the Parliament shall have sittings in the new Parliament building. We all know that this Central Hall has witnessed the transfer of power from Britain to Bharat...

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi says, "I am very happy and enthusiastic about the functions of the two Houses of the Parliament henceforth from the new building which is the symbol of new and emerging Bharat paving the way for a developed nation, as envisaged by Prime Minister, by 2047."

"I am feeling proud privileged to be the part of this historic occasion where we have assembled in this iconic Central Hall for the celebration of our 75 years of parliamentary democratic journey and shifting to the new Parliament building: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi

We are going to a new Parliament building and hopefully this grand edifice will reflect aspirations of a new Bharat: Maneka Gandhi.

Proud to be part of historic occasion when Modi govt repairing deep-rooted asymmetry, giving equal share to women: BJP MP Maneka Gandhi.

Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury says, "Having seized this opportunity, without making any compunction and without mincing any word, I must state that I feel elevated and elated of having stood in this podium which had witnessed a caravan of historical episode and numerous momentous events in the midst of the galaxy of luminaries who had racked up their brains and burned the midnight oil to frame the Constitution of India in this august House which was called the Constituent Assembly."

Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury says "...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. 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, bolstering purchasing power, stimulating demand, and enhancing the healthcare and education sector..."

New Parliament building will become symbol of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat': Leader of Rajya Sabha Piyush Goyal.

Success of constitutional institutions lies in upholding constitutional values: Mallikarjun Kharge.

"Yesterday, we shared our memories and experiences in this Parliament building with each other. Today, moving to the new Parliament building is a historic moment which will be memorable for all of us," says Union minister Piyush Goyal at the event ahead of the Parliament being shifted to the new building.

"Today, we are going to do 'Shree Ganesha' of new future as we move to the new Parliament building," says PM Modi at the event organised in Central Hall ahead of shifting of the Parliament to the new building.

PM Modi mentions key bills passed such as triple talaq, says many mistakes of past were corrected in this Parliament.

Since 1952, 41 heads of states from across the world have addressed our MPs in Central Hall: PM Narendra Modi.

"We have all gathered here today to commemorate the rich legacy of the Parliament of India in this historic Central Hall. When we talk about the Indian parliamentary heritage, the hallowed precincts of the Parliament House and this Central House hold a very special significance in the Constitution of India," says Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge at the event before the shifting of Parliament to the new building.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Every law made in the Parliament, every discussion held in the Parliament, and every signal given by the Parliament should encourage the Indian aspiration. This is our responsibility and the expectation of each and every Indian. Whatever reforms are made here, Indian aspiration should be our priority. Can anyone ever make a big picture on a small canvas? Just as we cannot make a big picture on a small canvas, in the same way, if we cannot enlarge the canvas of our thinking, we will not be able to paint a picture of a grand India."

"The Parliament formed laws ensuring justice to transgenders. With this, we moved towards providing them employment, education, healthcare with dignity," says PM Modi ahead of shifting of Parliament to the new building.

PM Narendra Modi says, "Now, we have to walk towards being the best in the world in the manufacturing sector. I had said from the Red Fort - Zero Defect, Zero Effect. There should be no defect in our products and the process should not have an effect on the environment. We have to go before the world with this 'Zero Defect, Zero Effect'..."

PM Narendra Modi says, "...In the 25 years of Amrit Kaal, India will have to work on a larger canvas. The time for us to get caught up in smaller issues is over. First of all, we will have to meet the goal of becoming Atmanirbhar Bharat...It is the need of the hour, it is everyone's duty. Parties do not come in its way. Sirf Dil chahiye, desh ke liye chahiye."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "...We have to make the right decisions at the right time for the future. We cannot restrict ourselves to just thinking about the political benefits...Knowledge and innovation are the demands and we should focus on it. After Chandrayaan-3's success, our youth is inspired by the science & technology sector. We do not have to miss this opportunity."

PM Modi proposes that old Parliament building be known as 'Samvidhan Sadan'

Without social justice we can't achieve our goals; but debate around social justice has been narrowed, it needs to be widened: PM Modi

We believe in equitable development; India's prosperity would be incomplete even if one part is lagging behind: PM Modi

World's eyes are on India; during Cold War we were non-aligned, now we have different status, are moving ahead as 'vishwa mitra': PM Modi

Our position as a 'friend of world' is helping all our citizens with a key role in global supply chains, place at major platforms: PM Modi

New building of Parliament is reflection of India's rich cultural diversity, symbol of national pride, unity, identity: VP Jagdeep Dhankhar

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman says "On this momentous occasion, as we stand on the threshold of adding a new chapter to our Parliamentary democracy, I congratulate you all on our phenomenal rise. We all are privileged to witness this history as we bid adieu to this old Parliament building and move to the new one...Impactfully organised G20 resulted in the demonstration of India's global power. The new Building of Parliament, Bharat Mandapam and the YashoBhoomi are the most recent infrastructure masterpieces competing with the best in the world..."

As we march to new Parliament building, we must enhance cooperation, time for us to bid farewell to confrontational stance: Dhankhar

PM Narendra Modi enters Lok Sabha chamber in new Parliament building

Government lists Women's Reservation Bill for introduction in Lok Sabha

Constitution amendment bill proposes to reserve for women one-third of total seats in Lok Sabha, state assemblies and Delhi assembly

PM Modi speaks in the Lok Sabha of the new Parliament building.

 Proceedings of the Lok Sabha begin in the New Parliament building.

New Parliament building reflects aspirations of 140 crore Indians, says PM Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha

Government says women's reservation bill aimed at enabling greater participation of women in policy-making at state and national levels

Rotation of seats reserved for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies to take place after each delimitation exercise

Whatever we do in this new Parliament building, it should be an inspiration to every citizen of the country: PM Modi

Parliament is supreme place to serve nation: PM Modi in new Parliament building

Parliament is not a place to work for growth of the party but for development of the nation: PM Modi

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal tables the Women's Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha.

"In our Constitution, Rajya Sabha has been noted as the Upper House. The makers of our Constitution had visioned that this Assembly rise above the politics and become a center for serious discourse and discussion," says PM Modi in his Rajya Sabha address.

Special Session of Parliament: Rajya Sabha adjourned till 20th September.

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