5 Facts About New Parliament Building, The Temple Of Democracy
The new parliament building can seat 1,280 MPs in a joint sitting
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new parliament building today. The interior has three national symbols – the lotus, the peacock and the banyan tree – as its themes. The new parliament building was built by Tata Projects Ltd.
Here are 5 facts on the new parliament building
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The new parliament building has a grand constitution hall to showcase India’s democratic heritage, a lounge for MPs, a library, multiple committee rooms, dining areas and ample parking space.
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The triangular-shaped four-storey building has a built-up area of 64,500 square metres. It has three main gates – Gyan Dwar, Shakti Dwar and Karma Dwar – and separate entrances for VIPs, MPs and visitors.
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The material used for the new building has been acquired from across the country.
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The building can comfortably seat 888 members in the Lok Sabha chamber and 300 in the Rajya Sabha chamber.
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For a joint sitting of both the houses, 1,280 MPs can be accommodated in the Lok Sabha chamber.
