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'Differences fine in democracy': Modi inaugurates work for new Parliament

Around 200 dignitaries, including Union Ministers, MPs, foreign envoys and religious leaders attended the function that was webcast live

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone of New Parliament Building, in New Delhi. Photo: PTI

BS Web Team New Delhi
There could be difference in opinion about "policy and politics" but there can’t be disagreement on national interest, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday after laying the foundation stone for a new Parliament complex.

"Differences are fine but there should not be disconnect,” he said a day after farmers rejected his government’s proposal to amend three controversial laws which liberalise India’s agriculture markets and have sparked protests. 

"Policies may vary, differences may occur--but we are for the service of the public, there should be no differences in this ultimate goal. Debates are held within Parliament or outside Parliament. The determination to