India, Feb. 14 -- Inaugurating the new PMO, named Seva Teerth, and two buildings of the central secretariat, called Kartavya Bhawan 1 and 2, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the towers have been built to fulfil the aspirations of the people of India.

The PM said the historic structures such as the South Block and North Block, which housed important ministries such as defence, home and finance besides the PMO, were built to embody the ideals of the British Empire but the Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhawan have been constructed to realise the aspirations of the people of the nation.

"The decisions made here will serve as the foundation for advancing the ambitions of 140 crore citizens, rather than reflecting the will of a monarch. With...