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

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)