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New Parliament building inauguration: As the inauguration date of the new Parliament building comes closer, here is a glimpse of it.
New Parliament building inauguration date
New Parliament building inauguration date
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will lead the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament building on Sunday, May 28, which will be dedicated to the nation.
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New Parliament building inauguration
New Parliament building inauguration
The ceremony to inaugurate the new Parliament building will begin with an early morning havan and a multi-religion prayer on Sunday followed by a formal opening in the Lok Sabha chamber by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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New Parliament building location
New Parliament building location
As part of India's Central Vista Redevelopment Project, the new Parliament building is in New Delhi, at the heart of Central Vista.
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New Parliament building design
New Parliament building design
The triangular-shaped four-story Parliament building has a built-up area of 64,500 sq m. The building has three main gates -- Gyan Dwar, Shakti Dwar, and Karma Dwar.
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New Parliament Building
The New Parliament Building and the restored one will be jointly used to house all the facilities that are today located in the existing Parliament Building.
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New Parliament Building
The new Parliament building, constructed by Tata Projects Ltd, will have a grand constitution hall to showcase India's democratic heritage, a lounge for members of Parliament, a library, multiple committee rooms, dining areas and ample parking space.
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The present building of the Parliament was completed in 1927 and is now 96 years old. Over the years, the old building was found to be inadequate for present-day requirements.
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