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New VS Old Parliament Building: More Seating Capacity, High-Tech Features & Historic ‘Sengol’ — Details

The new Parliament building, with a seating capacity of 1,272, is not only more spacious than the existing complex but is also equipped with state-of-the-art measures and cutting-edge technology.

New Delhi: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the new Parliament building, the Government of India released images comparing the new building to the existing Parliament building, which has been Delhi's most iconic building for 96 years.

The new Parliament building, with a seating capacity of 1,272, is not only more spacious than the existing complex but is also equipped with state-of-the-art measures and cutting-edge technology.

Some of the high-tech features in the new Parliament building include multimedia display units in front of each MP’s seat, biometrics for ease of voting, a digital language translation system and programmable microphone. 

On Sunday morning, the Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla accompanied the Prime Minister during the inaugural ceremony that began with Puja. After Puja, the PM and LS speaker Birla entered the new Lok Sabha where PM Modi installed the historic 'Sengol' near Speaker's chair. later, the Prime Minister unveiled the plaque to mark the inauguration of the new Parliament building.

As the new building of India’s Parliament is inaugurated, our hearts and minds are filled with pride, hope and promise. May this iconic building be a cradle of empowerment, igniting dreams and nurturing them into reality. May it propel our great nation to new heights of progress,” PM Modi wrote in a tweet.

After inaugurating the new building, PM Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union ministers and Chief Ministers of different States attended a multi-faith prayer meeting.

The first phase of the new Parliament building inauguration has been concluded while the second phase will begin at 12 pm.

Check out the pictures shared by the government showing how the new building is different from the existing one.

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