New Parliament Foundation, PM Modi HIGHLIGHTS: ‘In New Building, Ambitions Of 21st Century India Will Be Realised,’ Says PM Modi

Parliament New Building Foundation Ceremony HIGHLIGHTS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation of the new Parliament building which is expected to be completed by October 2022 . "Old Parliament building gave a new direction to India after independence. New building will be a witness to building of Aatmanirbhar Bhaarat. In old building, work to fulfill necessities of nation was done. In new building, ambitions of India of 21st century will be realised," said PM Modi in his address after the groundbreaking ceremony.

Background

Parliament New Building Foundation LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to lay the foundation of the much-awaited new building of India’s top legislating body The Parliament. The Central Vista project is expected to be completed  at an estimated cost of Rs 971 crore.Today Prime Minister Modi will also perform a Bhoomi Poojan and will then address a gathering. Several leaders of ruling and opposition parties will join the event via video conference.The event will begin at 12:55 pm and the foundation stone will be laid at 1 pm, officials said, adding that a 'sarva dharma prarthana' (inter-faith prayer) will be held at 1.30 pm.SC allows 'bhoomipujan', but 'no construction' in Central Vista project till matter decided:The Supreme Court on Monday expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Centre for reportedly initiating the construction process with announcement of ground-breaking ceremony for the new parliament building in the Central Vista project, even as the issues connected with the redevelopment plan were under consideration by the top court.

10/12/2020 15:00:43

New Parliament Foundation, PM Modi LIVE: If old Parliament gave direction to post-independence India, new one will witness making of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'



Describing the laying of foundation stone of the new Parliament building as a "milestone in India's democratic history", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said if the old Parliament house gave direction to the country post-independence, the new one would be a witness to making of a self-reliant India.



Addressing the gathering after laying the foundation stone of the new building and performing the ground-breaking ceremony, Modi said many new things were being done in the new Parliament House, which will increase the efficiency of the MPs as modern methods will be incorporated in the work culture.

10/12/2020 14:50:21

New Parliament Foundation, PM Modi LIVE : 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: PM Narendra Modi at foundation stone laying ceremony of new Parliament building

10/12/2020 14:26:14

New Parliament Ground Breaking LIVE: PM Modi's Speech



Today is a historic day as the foundation of the New Parliament building has been laid. We the people of India together will construct this new building of the Parliament.



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.



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 had bowed my head and saluted this temple of democracy.



If the old Parliament House gave direction to post-independence India, the new building would become a witness to the creation of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat.'



Old Parliament building gave a new direction to India after independence. New building will be a witness to buidlung of Aatmanirbhar Bhaarat. In old building, work to fulfill necessities of nation was done. In new building, ambitions of India of 21st century will be realised.

10/12/2020 13:33:31

Parliament New Building Foundation LIVE Updates: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, foreign Envoys and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also present at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the new Parliament building.

10/12/2020 13:35:21

Parliament New Building Foundation LIVE Updates: Various religious leaders at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the new Parliament building perform 'Sarva Dharma Prarthana

10/12/2020 13:32:21

Parliament New Building Foundation LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveils a plaque to mark the foundation stone laying ceremony of New Parliament Building in Delhi

10/12/2020 13:25:41

Parliament New Building Foundation LIVE Updates Ratan Tata also present at ground-breaking ceremony



Tata Projects Limited will construct the new Parliament House over a total area of 64,500 sq metre.
The design has been prepared by HCP Design, Planning and Management Private Limited..

10/12/2020 13:18:17

Parliament New Building Foundation LIVE Updates: Foundation stone laying ceremony of the new Parliament building is underway.

Tata Trusts' Chairman Ratan Tata, Union Minister HS Puri, Dy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Harivansh & various religious leaders also present

Tata Projects Ltd has been given contract for the project

10/12/2020 13:17:51

Parliament New Building Features : The Lok Sabha chamber will have an option to increase its sitting capacity to 1,224 members during joint sessions.
This has been done keeping in mind the future increase in the number of members for the two houses.

10/12/2020 13:13:39

Parliament New Building Foundation LIVE Updates : In the new building, the Lok Sabha chamber will have a seating capacity for 888 members, while Rajya Sabha will have 384 seats for members

10/12/2020 13:13:20

Parliament New Building Foundation LIVE Updates: The new building will also 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.

10/12/2020 13:12:52

Parliament New Building Foundation LIVE Updates : What is the estimated cost of the building?



The new Parliament building is expected to be completed at an estimated cost of Rs 971 crore.

10/12/2020 13:11:59

Parliament New Building Foundation LIVE Updates : By when is the building expected to be ready?




With a target of holding a Parliament session in the new building on the 75th anniversary of the country's Independence, the government plans to get it ready by October 2022 .

10/12/2020 13:05:29

PM Modi begins Bhoomi Pujan for new Parliament building

10/12/2020 12:59:28

Parliament New Building Foundation LIVE Updates : SC allowed 'bhoomipujan', but 'no construction' in Central Vista project till matter decided



The Supreme Court had expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Centre for reportedly initiating the construction process with announcement of ground-breaking ceremony for the new parliament building in the Central Vista project, even as the issues connected with the redevelopment plan were under consideration by the top court.