New parliament building live updates: Light and laser show at the new Parliament building in Delhi

Besides BJP MPs, ministers and chief ministers, leaders of around 25 parties will be attending the inauguration event.

Apart from the BJP, 18 NDA members will be present for the event. They are Shiv Sena (Shinde faction), National People's Party, Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha, Jannayak Janata Party, AIDMK, IMKMK, AJSU, RPI, Mizo National Front, Tamil Maanila Congress, ITFT (Tripura), Bodo People's Party, Pattali Makkal Kacchi, MGP, Apna Dal and AGP.

The BSP, Shiromani Akali Dal, Janata Dal (Secular), Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), YSR Congress, BJD and TDP are the seven non-NDA parties likely to attend the event.

The chief architect of the new parliament building, Bimal Patel and reputed industrialist Ratan Tata whose company TATA has constructed the new building have also been invited to the inauguration of the new building. An invitation has also been sent to certain prominent personalities, including film stars and sports persons.

The ceremonial sceptre 'Sengol' will then be installed near the chair of the Lok Sabha Speaker in the new Parliament building.

A day ahead of the historic occasion, the PM described the new building as a "temple of democracy" and wished that it continues to strengthen India's development trajectory and empower millions."Several people are expressing their joy on #MyParliamentMyPride. Through very emotional voice-overs they are conveying a spirit of pride that our nation is getting a new Parliament which will keep working to fulfill people's aspirations with more vigour," he said in another tweet.

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar on Saturday said that he stands with the opposition parties' call for boycotting the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament on May 28 as the decision was taken without considering anyone."Even no discussion on anything about the inauguration program was considered. All the decisions were taken without considering anyone. Therefore, some senior Opposition leaders have taken the decision that we should not go for the program and I support their decision," the NCP chief said while talking to reporters here.

Ahead of protesting wrestlers' march towards the new Parliament House, security has been beefed up in the national capital.

On Saturday protesting wrestlers said that they have decided to hold a women's Maha Panchayat in front of the new Parliament building on Sunday.

Following this, Delhi Police have put up barricades near ITO road, the Tikri border and the Singhu border area as Khap Panchayat leaders and farmers are also likely to join the protesting wrestlers' march.

Amid the political row over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to inaugurate the new Parliament, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday said the Opposition is unnecessarily opposing the inauguration.

"Opposition is unnecessarily opposing the inauguration of the New Parliament Building by PM Modi as PM Modi and Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla laid the foundation stone of the Parliament and today they will be inaugurating the Parliament itself. I don't find anything wrong," Goa CM told ANI.

Amid the political row, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Hema Malini on Saturday said that the installation of 'Sengol' is a matter of great pride and not a matter of controversy.Sharing a video message on her Twitter handle she said, "This 'Sengol' will be installed in the new Parliament building. This is a matter of great pride and honour for our country and each one of us, this is not a matter of controversy."

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing his gratitude for the installation of the "Sengol" in the new Parliament near the Speaker's seat and described the historic golden sceptre as a symbol of Tamil pride, legacy and cultural heritage.

"My hearty greetings for the inauguration of the new Parliament building, the icon of democracy to commemorate the 75th year of Independence," AIADMK General Secretary letter read.

"I express my gratitude on behalf of the people of Tamil Nadu for installing the historic golden 'Sengol' (sceptre) near the Speaker's seat elucidating the Tamil pride, legacy and cultural heritage," it read.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described the new Parliament building as a "temple of democracy" and wished that it continues to strengthen India's development trajectory and empower millions. Modi, who had urged people to share a video of the new building on Twitter with the hashtag 'MyParliamentMyPride', also noted that through very emotional voiceovers, people are conveying a spirit of pride that the nation is getting a new Parliament which will keep working to fulfil people's aspirations with more vigour.

Ahead of the inauguration of the new Parliament building, and subsequent installation of 'Sengol' by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the President of Uttara Swamimalai Mandir, also known as Malai Mandir, V Balasubramanian hailed him for apprising every Tamilian about their rich culture and tradition.Speaking with ANI, Balasubramanian said, "Government of India has invited the 'Adheenams' and 'Oduvars' from Tamil Nadu...Adheenams will present the Sengol to the Prime Minister...'Adheenams' & 'Oduvars' are coming to Malai Mandir today, to offer prayers."

As the new Parliament building built in independent India, to replace the one built during colonial rule, gets a grand opening on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a swipe at Congress on Saturday for not giving “due respect” to the historic sceptre — sengol — which the government has termed a symbol of the transfer of power from the British in 1947. The sceptre, which will be installed in the new building, will always keep reminding his government to walk on the path of duty and remain answerable to the public, he said. As many as 19 parties led by Congress are likely to boycott the opening ceremony, contending that the new Parliament should be inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu, and not the PM, as she is the head of state.

Security has been stepped up in Lutyens' Delhi ahead of the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday at an elaborate ceremony to be attended by many eminent personalities.

Police have already issued a traffic advisory that the New Delhi district will be treated as a controlled area for the period and entry of vehicles will be restricted.

The Parliament building is located in a high-security area. Besides additional deployment, there is continuous monitoring through CCTV cameras, the police said.