PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the new Parliament building which will have modern facilities in December 2020 as part of the redevelopment of the Central Vista
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a surprise visit to the new Parliament building which is expected to 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.
According to reports, the Prime Minister spent more than an hour at the site and inspected various works.
He had laid the foundation stone of the new Parliament building which will have modern facilities in December 2020.
The new building is a part of the redevelopment of the Central Vista, the nation's power corridor, that envisages a common central secretariat, revamping the 3-km Rajpath from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate, a new office and residence of the prime minister, and a new vice-president enclave. Tata Projects Ltd is constructing the building.
(With inputs from PTI)