The Congress on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying a “self-glorifying authoritarian PM with utter disdain for Parliamentary procedures” inaugurated the new Parliament building.

Modi inaugurated the complex at a grand event in the Lok Sabha chamber, which included a havan, a multi-faith prayer ceremony and the installation of the Sengol in the presence of high priests. Some 20 opposition parties boycotted the event, accusing the PM of “sidelining” President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar.