PM Modi pays homage to new Parliament House, says will fulfill India's aspirations for 21st century
New Delhi [India], December 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the new Parliament building would become a witness to the creation of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India) and fulfill the aspirations of 21st century India.
Speaking at the foundation-laying ceremony of the new Parliament building, the Prime Minister said that the inauguration of the construction work of the new Parliament House of India is one of the most important stages of our democratic tradition.
"If the old Parliament House gave direction to post-independence India, the new building would become a witness to the creation of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. If work is done to fulfill the needs of the country in the old Parliament House, then the aspirations of 21st century India will be fulfilled in the new building," he said.
"Today is a historic day. Today is a milestone in India's democratic history. The inauguration of the construction of the Parliament House of India is one of the most important stages of our democratic tradition. We, the people of India, will together build this new building of our Parliament. And what will be beautiful from this, what will be pure from this when India celebrates 75 years of its independence, So, the inspiration of that festival should be the new building of our Parliament," he said.
PM Modi said that the new Parliament building will increase the efficiency of Members of Parliament.
"Many new things are being done in the new Parliament House, which will increase the efficiency of the MPs. Modern methods will come in its work culture," he said.
The Prime Minister also recalled his first visit to Parliament House after he was elected to Lok Sabha in 2014.
"I can never forget the moment in my life when I had the opportunity to come to Parliament House for the first time in 2014 as an MP. Then before stepping into this temple of democracy, I bowed my head and bowed. Saluted this temple of democracy," he said.
"This is a day of pride for over 130 crore Indians when we are witnessing this historic moment. The new Parliament building is an example of the co-existence of the new and the old. This is an effort to make changes within oneself, in accordance with the time and needs," he said.
PM Modi said that the democracy of India is a system developed with the experience of centuries.
"Democracy is a culture in India. Democracy is a life value, a way of life, and the soul of the life of the nation for India. Democracy of India is a system developed with the experience of centuries," he said.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, who was present at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the new Parliament building said that the Prime Minister laid the establishment of a modern, strong, prosperous and self-reliant India with the inclusion of our proud history in the last six years.
"In the last 6 years, PM Modi laid the foundation of a modern, strong, prosperous, and self-reliant India with the inclusion of our proud history. In this continuation, today is a very important day," he said.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi laid the foundation stone of the new Parliament building at the Parliament House Complex.
"The new Parliament building will be modern, state-of-the-art and energy-efficient, with highly non-obtrusive security facilities to be built as a triangular-shaped building, adjacent to the present Parliament. Lok Sabha will be three times of the existing size and Rajya Sabha will be substantially bigger," a release said.
The interiors of the new building will showcase a rich blend of Indian culture and the diversity of our regional arts, crafts, textiles, and architecture, it said.
As per the PMO, the design plan includes space for a magnificent Central Constitutional Gallery, which will be accessible to the public.
It said the construction process will use resource-efficient green technology, promote environment-friendly practices, generate employment opportunities, and contribute towards economic revitalization. (ANI)
The new building will have an estimated 888 seats for Lok Sabha MPs and more than 326 seats for Rajya Sabha MPs. A total of 1224 members will be able to sit together in the Parliament Hall.
The Supreme Court showed resentment
The Supreme Court on December 7 expressed displeasure over the Central Vista project to the new parliament building. Hearing the petitions filed on the issue, the apex court said that no construction, demolition, or felling of trees under the Central Vista project should take place till the final decision on the pending petitions is heard.
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The new building will be made paperless
According to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, the new building will also have a lounge, library, committee room, and dining room for MPs. A digital facility will also be made available to help make Parliament paperless. The new building will be able to seat 888 members of the Lok Sabha and 384 members of the Rajya Sabha. The existing building can seat 543 members of Lok Sabha and 245 members of Rajya Sabha. The new building will be the torch of a self-reliant India. It will be prepared entirely by the Indian people. Its construction will involve 2000 people directly and 9000 people indirectly.
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The height of the new building will be the same as the existing building.
The earthquake-resistant building will be triangular. Will look like 3 colored rays from space.
The new building will be in 65 thousand sq.m., 16,921 sq.m. There will be underground.
Why the new parliament building?
As the present Parliament House is hundreds of years old, it is in dire need of repair. Moreover, Parliament has reached its maximum seating arrangement. If we want to increase the number of seats in view of the growing population, it is imperative to build a new parliament building. Office space is limited here due to the old system. How many government offices related to Parliament and various ministries are located in different areas in Delhi, so it is a priority to have every office of each ministry here.
What is Central Vista?
New Delhi, designed by British architect Edwin Lutyens in 1911, came into existence and the present Parliament House was constructed during 1921-27. The area from India Gate to Rashtrapati Bhavan was selected for renovation and renamed Central Vista. This area of New Delhi has been known by this name ever since. The Central Government has identified the area as the Central Vista Project, which is currently undergoing renovations, including the renovation of the old Parliament House and the construction of a new building.
Tata got the contract
Tata has won a contract to build a new parliament building. Rs. 865 crore will be spent. The new parliament will be built on state plot number 118. The entire project was designed by architect Bimal Patel. In addition to the new parliament under the project, 10 buildings will be constructed around India Gate, which will have 51 ministry offices.
Who is Bimal Patel?
Bimal Patel is a well-known name in the world of architecture. His company HCP Design, Planning and Management Pvt. Ltd. has done many important projects for the Government of Gujarat and the Government of India. Ahmedabad's Riverfront Project, Kankaria Redevelopment, Rajkot Racecourse Re-Development, RBI Ahmedabad, Gujarat High Court, IIM Ahmedabad, IIT Jodhpur. He has over 35 years of experience and has been awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India.