Indian Prime Minister opens new parliament building in ceremony boycotted by opponents

Indian Prime Minister opens new parliament building in ceremony boycotted by opponents
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks after the inauguration of the new Parliament building in New Delhi (AP)

India’s major opposition parties have boycotted the inauguration of a new parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a rare show of unity against his Hindu nationalist ruling party.

Mr Modi inaugurated the building in the capital New Delhi on Sunday by offering prayers as Hindu priests chanted religious hymns.

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