New Parliament

The most awaited Parliament Building, constructed at cost of Rs 970 crores, has been inaugurated in Delhi. Opposition parties like SP, YSRCP and others joined the historic moment of inauguration. The new building has a capacity to hold over 1,200 MPs, and have an assembly hall, dining hall, library. The new building in triangular shape is built with peacock theme, Lotus theme and other facilities. PM Modi inaugurated the building.

In a surprise visit following the return from the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited to review the construction status of the Central Vista project on the evening of September 26. PM Modi spent an hour here and also inspected the construction site of the new Parliament building. Notably, he had laid the foundation stone of the project in 2020. The project is likely to be completed by 2022.

As per reports, the newly proposed four-storey triangular Parliament building can withstand up to 150 years. Besides, it has 150% increased seating capacity than the existing parliament. While the Lok Sabha will have a Peacock theme, the Rajya Sabha will be conceptualised with Lotus. Crowned with the National Emblem, the building will have a Constitution Hall showcasing the original copy of the Constitution. Moreover, it has offices for MPs… read-more

As per reports, PM Narendra Modi would perform a groundbreaking ritual of the new parliament building in the first week of December. Though December 10 has been initially slated for the ceremony, it is expected to change as per the PM's schedule.  Authorities have suggested that the proposed structure would be established before 75th Independence day in 2022. Reportedly, The Tata projects Limited will construct the new parliament.