PM Modi Pays Surprise Visit To New Parliament Building, Inspects Construction Work. In Pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a surprise visit to the new parliament building in New Delhi, inspecting various works and interacting with construction workers.

PM Modi Pays Surprise Visit To New Parliament Building

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a surpise visit to the new parliament building and inspected various projects while also interacting with construction workers on Thursday evening. (Image Source: ANI)

Prime Minister Modi was inside the building for more than an hour. (Image Source: ANI)

PM Modi visited both Houses of Parliament and was accompanied by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. (Image Source: ANI)

He also interacted with the construction workers. (Image Source: ANI)

The new complex, measuring 64,500 square metres, is part of the 20,000 crore Central Vista project. The project is expected to cost Rs.971 crore. (Image Source: ANI)

This earthquake resistant structure would involve 2,000 workers directly and 9,000 indirectly. The new building will have a capacity to house over 1,200 MPs. (Image Source: ANI)

The Shram Shakti Bhavan and the Transport Bhavan will also be replaced by a new office complex. (Image Source: ANI)

There will also be a grand Constitution Hall to showcase India's democratic heritage, a lounge for members of Parliament, a library, multiple committee rooms, dining areas, and plenty of parking. (Image Source: ANI)