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| name = New Parliament House | |||
| native_name = ''Nav Sansad Bhavan'' | |||
| native_name_lang = | |||
| former_name = | |||
| status = Ready for inauguration<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rajagopal |first1=Krishnadas |title=Supreme Court approves Central Vista project |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sc-gives-nod-to-central-vista-project/article33498980.ece |access-date=5 January 2021 |work=The Hindu |date=5 January 2021 |language=en-IN |archive-date=5 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105054152/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sc-gives-nod-to-central-vista-project/article33498980.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
| image = File:New Parliament Building.jpg | |||
| image_alt = | |||
| image_size = 300px | |||
| caption = A render of the future Parliament House at night. | |||
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| altitude = | |||
| building_type = [[Legislative building]] | |||
| architectural_style = | |||
| structural_system = | |||
| cost = {{INRConvert|862|c|year=2020}} | |||
| ren_cost = | |||
| client = [[Central Public Works Department]] (CPWD) | |||
| owner = [[Government of India]] | |||
| current_tenants = | |||
| landlord = | |||
| address = Plot No. 118, [[Sansad Marg]] | |||
| location = [[New Delhi]] | |||
| location_country = India | |||
| coordinates = {{Coord|28|37|02|N|77|12|36|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}} | |||
| groundbreaking_date = 1 October 2020 | |||
| start_date = {{dts|10 December 2020}} | |||
| completion_date = {{dts|20 May 2023}} | |||
| opened_date = | |||
| inauguration_date = 28 May 2023 | |||
| renovation_date = | |||
| demolition_date = | |||
| destruction_date = | |||
| height = | |||
| architectural = | |||
| roof = | |||
| top_floor = | |||
| observatory = | |||
| other_dimensions = | |||
| floor_count = 4<ref name="TOIDec20"/> | |||
| floor_area = | |||
| grounds_area = {{cvt|65,000|sqm}}<ref>{{Cite news|url = https://m.timesofindia.com/india/new-parliament-building-all-you-need-to-know/amp_articleshow/79588951.cms|title = New Parliament building India: All you need to know about Cost, Design, Plan and Architecture of New Parliament building | India News - Times of India|website = [[The Times of India]]|date = 10 December 2020|access-date = 20 January 2022|archive-date = 21 December 2020|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201221192054/https://m.timesofindia.com/india/new-parliament-building-all-you-need-to-know/amp_articleshow/79588951.cms|url-status = live}}</ref> | |||
| website = {{url|https://centralvista.gov.in/new-parliament-building.php|centralvista.gov.in}} | |||
| seating_type = | |||
| seating_capacity = 1,272 <br>([[Lok Sabha]] chamber: 888 <br> [[Rajya Sabha]] chamber: 384) | |||
| architect = [[Bimal Patel (architect)|Bimal Patel]] | |||
| architecture_firm = HCP Design Planning and Management Pvt. Ltd. | |||
| main_contractor = [[Tata group|Tata Projects Ltd]] | |||
}} | |||
As part of India's [[Central Vista Redevelopment Project]], a new parliament building is currently under construction in [[New Delhi]]. Once completed, it will be the seat of the [[Parliament of India]], which currently occupies [[Parliament House, New Delhi|Parliament House]], located directly opposite the new building's site. | |||
==Background== | |||
Proposals for a new parliament building to replace the existing complex emerged in early 2010s on account of stability concerns with older structure.<ref name="TOI12">{{cite news|title=Delhi may see a new Parliament building|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-13/india/32662416_1_heritage-building-parliament-house-mantralaya-fire|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120715063551/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-13/india/32662416_1_heritage-building-parliament-house-mantralaya-fire|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 July 2012|access-date=13 December 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=13 July 2012}}</ref> A committee to suggest several alternatives to the current building had been set up by then-[[Speaker of the Lok Sabha|Speaker]] [[Meira Kumar]] in 2012. The present building, a 93-year-old structure, is deemed to suffer from inadequacy of space to house members and their staff, and is thought to suffer from structural issues. Despite this, the building is deemed to be important to India's national heritage, and plans are in place to protect the structure.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |author=Firstpost |url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/speaker-sets-up-panel-to-suggest-new-home-for-parliament-377345.html |title=Speaker sets up panel to suggest new home for Parliament |publisher=Firstpost |date=13 July 2012 |access-date=15 August 2012 |archive-date=11 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120811003217/http://www.firstpost.com/india/speaker-sets-up-panel-to-suggest-new-home-for-parliament-377345.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
==Commencement== | |||
The Indian government in 2019 launched the Central Vista Redevelopment Project, with the construction of a new parliament building as a part, alongside other projects in New Delhi, including revamping [[Rajpath|Kartavya Path]], construction of a new residence for the [[Vice President of India|Vice President]], a new office and residence for the [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] and combining all ministerial buildings in a single central secretariat.<ref name=":1">{{cite news |last1=Srivastava |first1=Ritesh |title=What is 'Central Vista' and why it is being opposed; Zee explains the controversial project |url=https://zeenews.india.com/india/what-is-central-vista-and-why-it-is-being-opposed-zee-explains-the-controversial-project-2361620.html |access-date=6 June 2021 |work=Zee News |date=2021-05-13 |language=en |archive-date=6 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606205623/https://zeenews.india.com/india/what-is-central-vista-and-why-it-is-being-opposed-zee-explains-the-controversial-project-2361620.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Drishti">{{Cite news|date=23 April 2020|title=Central Vista Redevelopment Project|work=Drishti IAS|url=https://www.drishtiias.com/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/central-vista-redevelopment-project|access-date=22 September 2020|archive-date=4 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804193036/https://www.drishtiias.com/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/central-vista-redevelopment-project|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
The groundbreaking ceremony for the new building was held in October 2020. The foundation stone was laid on 10 December 2020.<ref name=":2">{{cite web|date=1 October 2020|title=Groundwork for new Parliament Building Begins, To be completed in 22 Months|url=https://www.bloombergquint.com/politics/groundwork-for-new-parliament-building-begins-to-be-completed-in-22-months|via=www.bloombergquint.com|access-date=6 March 2021|archive-date=25 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201025204253/https://www.bloombergquint.com/politics/groundwork-for-new-parliament-building-begins-to-be-completed-in-22-months|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="TIEDec">{{Cite news|last=Mathew|first=Liz|date=6 December 2020|title=PM Modi to lay foundation stone for new Parliament building on December 10|newspaper=The Indian Express|location=New Delhi|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/pm-modi-to-lay-foundation-stone-for-new-parliament-building-on-december-10-7093362/|access-date=6 December 2020|archive-date=6 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201206014717/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/pm-modi-to-lay-foundation-stone-for-new-parliament-building-on-december-10-7093362/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
Although the laying of the foundation stone was allowed, Justice [[Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar|A. M. Khanwilkar]] of the [[Supreme Court of India]] put a hold on Central Vista Redevelopment Project at whole until resolution of pleas received against the project in the court.<ref name="Stay20">{{Cite news|date=7 December 2020|title=Supreme Court allows foundation-laying ceremony for new Parliament building|newspaper=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/supreme-court-allows-foundation-laying-ceremony-for-new-parliament-building/article33268303.ece|access-date=8 December 2020|archive-date=7 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207235729/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/supreme-court-allows-foundation-laying-ceremony-for-new-parliament-building/article33268303.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> On 10 December 2020, Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] laid the foundation stone of the building. The ceremony included an inter-faith prayer service, performed by religious leaders.<ref name=":3">{{cite news|date=10 December 2020|title='Historic Day': PM Modi After Laying Foundation of New Parliament|language=en|work=TheQuint|url=https://www.thequint.com/news/breaking-news/new-parliament-building-central-vista-groundbreaking-foundation-stone-laying-ceremony-live-updates|access-date=10 December 2020|archive-date=10 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201210035754/https://www.thequint.com/news/breaking-news/new-parliament-building-central-vista-groundbreaking-foundation-stone-laying-ceremony-live-updates|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Religious leaders perform 'Sarva Dharma Prarthana' at foundation stone laying ceremony of new Parliament building|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/religious-leaders-perform-sarva-dharma-prarthana-at-foundation-stone-laying-ceremony-of-new-parliament-building20201210140451/|access-date=2021-03-06|website=ANI News|language=en|archive-date=30 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130024253/https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/religious-leaders-perform-sarva-dharma-prarthana-at-foundation-stone-laying-ceremony-of-new-parliament-building20201210140451/|url-status=live}}</ref> The project was cleared in a majority judgment of the Supreme Court in January 2021, with riders for environmental concerns, and work on the building was begun.<ref>{{cite news|date=5 January 2021|title=Supreme Court clears redevelopment plan for Central Vista project|language=en|work=Hindustan Times|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/supreme-court-clears-redevelopment-plan-for-central-vista-project/story-SZgVS5fOQrSQxTRT7bQmmO.html|access-date=5 January 2021|archive-date=5 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105051656/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/supreme-court-clears-redevelopment-plan-for-central-vista-project/story-SZgVS5fOQrSQxTRT7bQmmO.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
==Description== | |||
According to [[Bimal Patel (architect)|Bimal Patel]], the architect in charge of the redesign of Central Vista, the new complex will have a triangular shape. It will be built next to the existing complex and will be almost equal to the former one.<ref>{{Cite news|author=Nidhi Sharma|date=16 January 2020|title=New parliament plan: Twin-sharing seat, many aisles|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/new-parliament-plan-twin-sharing-seat-many-aisles/articleshow/73287116.cms|access-date=1 February 2020|archive-date=11 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911143912/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/new-parliament-plan-twin-sharing-seat-many-aisles/articleshow/73287116.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=Arnab Dutta|date=16 January 2020|title=New PM house, PMO & Parliament before 2024; ministries along central vista|url=https://wap.business-standard.com/article-amp/economy-policy/new-pm-house-pmo-parliament-before-2024-ministries-along-central-vista-120011600060_1.html|access-date=1 February 2020|archive-date=1 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200201080311/https://wap.business-standard.com/article-amp/economy-policy/new-pm-house-pmo-parliament-before-2024-ministries-along-central-vista-120011600060_1.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="HT20">{{Cite news|author=Anisha Dutta|date=31 January 2020|title=New Parliament complex may seat 1,350 members|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/new-parliament-complex-may-seat-1-350-members/story-KThUBY2psc9rBVjc5BvxvN.html|access-date=1 February 2020|archive-date=31 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200131165703/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/new-parliament-complex-may-seat-1-350-members/story-KThUBY2psc9rBVjc5BvxvN.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
The building is designed to have a lifespan of more than 150 years.<ref name="TOIDec20">{{Cite news|last=Dash|first=Dipak K|date=11 December 2020|title=New Parliament building will last 150 years, its Houses can seat More than 2 Times more MPs at fullest|newspaper=The Times of India|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/india/new-parliament-building-will-last-150-yrs-its-houses-can-seat-150-more-mps/articleshow/79671363.cms|access-date=11 December 2020|archive-date=11 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211104301/https://m.timesofindia.com/india/new-parliament-building-will-last-150-yrs-its-houses-can-seat-150-more-mps/articleshow/79671363.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> It is designed to be [[Earthquake-resistant structures|earthquake resistant]] and will incorporate architectural styles from different parts of India.<ref name="TIEDec" /> The proposed chambers for the [[Lok Sabha]] and the [[Rajya Sabha]] will have large seating capacities to accommodate more members than are currently present, since the number of [[Member of parliament, Lok Sabha|MPs]] may increase with India's growing population and consequent future [[Boundary delimitation|delimitation]].<ref name="TIEDec" /> | |||
The new complex will have 888 seats in the Lok Sabha chamber and 384 seats in the Rajya Sabha chamber. Unlike the present parliament building, it will not have a central hall. The Lok Sabha chamber will be able to house 1,272 members in case of a joint session.<ref name="TIEDec" /> The rest of the building will have 4 floors with offices of ministers and committee rooms.<ref name="TOIDec20" /> | |||
The building will have a built area of 20,866 m<sup>2</sup> (including its open-sky area of 2,000 m<sup>2</sup> for a banyan tree), which makes it 10% smaller in size than the existing old circular building of 22,900 m<sup>2</sup> (diameter 170.7 m) including its open sky area of 6,060 m<sup>2</sup> or 1.5 acres, split in 3 sectors each half an acre.{{Citation needed|date=May 2022}} [[File:Details of the New Parliament Building AOzpFXocKI.webm|thumb|Details of the New Parliament Building, released for the Groundbreaking Ceremony]] | |||
== Timeline == | |||
* '''Sep 2019:''' The master plan of 'Redevelopment of Central Vista Avenue' is conceived by the [[Government of India]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/central-vista-project-rs-20-000-crore-on-central-vista-amid-pandemic-cente-dispels-myths-2457518 |title="Rs 20,000 crore on Central Vista amid pandemic?" Cente dispels myths |work=NDTV |date=6 June 2021 |access-date=7 June 2021 |archive-date=7 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607054837/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/central-vista-project-rs-20-000-crore-on-central-vista-amid-pandemic-cente-dispels-myths-2457518 |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
* '''Sep 2020:''' [[Tata Group|Tata Projects Ltd]] won the contract for construction of the new parliament building for [[₹]]862 [[crore]]s by the [[CPWD]]. | |||
* '''Oct 2020:''' [[Ahmedabad]] based HCP Design Planning and Management Pvt Ltd, won the architectural consultancy work. | |||
* '''Dec 2020:''' [[Foundation stone]] of the new parliament building laid by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on 10 December 2020.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /> | |||
* '''Dec 2021:''' The Union Housing Ministry on 2 December informs in the Ongoing Parliament Session that the physical progress of the new Parliament building stands at 35% and is scheduled to be completed by October 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-12-03 |title=Over 1,200 crore spent on Central Vista project so far, new Parliament building 35% complete: Govt |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/central-vista-new-parliament-building-7653067/ |access-date=2022-07-11 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=4 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204142323/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/central-vista-new-parliament-building-7653067/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
* '''11 July 2022:''' Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the statue of [[State Emblem of India|national emblem]] on top of the new Parliament building.<ref>{{cite news |title=National emblem: India rejects criticism over 'snarling' lion statue |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-62131457 |access-date=14 July 2022 |work=BBC News |date=13 July 2022 |archive-date=14 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220714032725/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-62131457 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Holland |first1=Oscar |last2=Mitra |first2=Esha |title=New giant lion statue on Indian parliament building sparks political spat |url=https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/india-national-emblem-lions-statue-parliament/index.html |access-date=14 July 2022 |work=CNN |date=13 July 2022 |language=en |archive-date=14 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220714030010/https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/india-national-emblem-lions-statue-parliament/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
* '''4 August 2022:''' Construction work on the new Parliament building is 70% complete, Union minister of state for housing and urban affairs Kaushal Kishore informed in Lok Sabha.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-05 |title=New Parliament building 70% complete, Lok Sabha told |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/new-parliament-building-70-complete-lok-sabha-told-101659639404676.html |access-date=2022-08-06 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=6 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220806101044/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/new-parliament-building-70-complete-lok-sabha-told-101659639404676.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
* '''28 August 2022:''' Main structure of new Parliament completed, finishing work in progress: Tata Project CEO.<ref>{{Cite news |last=PTI |date=2022-08-28 |title=Main structure of new Parliament completed, finishing work in progress: Tata Projects CEO |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/main-structure-of-new-parliament-completed-finishing-work-in-progress-tata-projects-ceo/article65821579.ece |access-date=2022-08-28 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=28 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220828155808/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/main-structure-of-new-parliament-completed-finishing-work-in-progress-tata-projects-ceo/article65821579.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
* '''19 November 2022:''' Parliament Winter Session is likely to be held in the [[Parliament House, New Delhi|old parliament building]] as the construction of the new building may stretch until the end of the year. The remaining work such as the office of ministers and other facilities can't be completed before February or March 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-19 |title=Parliament Winter Session To Begin From December 7 |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/national/parliament-winter-session-to-begin-from-december-7-news-238644 |access-date=2022-11-22 |website=www.outlookindia.com/ |language=en |archive-date=22 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122061842/https://www.outlookindia.com/national/parliament-winter-session-to-begin-from-december-7-news-238644 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Govt eyeing on to get one chamber ready in New Parliament before winter session |url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/trendingtopics/govt-eyeing-on-to-get-one-chamber-ready-in-new-parliament-before-winter-session/ar-AA14dyDa |access-date=2022-11-22 |website=MSN |language=en-IN |archive-date=22 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122061843/https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/trendingtopics/govt-eyeing-on-to-get-one-chamber-ready-in-new-parliament-before-winter-session/ar-AA14dyDa |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
* '''20 December 2022:''' It's a race against time to complete the new Parliament building, with the government keen to open the new building in the coming budget session that starts in January, and with a break in the middle, goes on till March 2023: Government Officials.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-20 |title=Race against time to complete new Parliament building by March 2023 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/race-against-time-to-complete-new-parliament-building-by-march-2023-101671475538073.html |access-date=2022-12-20 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=20 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221220160857/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/race-against-time-to-complete-new-parliament-building-by-march-2023-101671475538073.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
* '''5 January 2023:''' Lok Sabha Secretariat has started preparing new identity cards for MPs to access the new Parliament building, sources said on Thursday. The MPs are also being trained on the audio-visual devices to be used in the new building.<ref name=":1" /> | |||
*'''10 January 2023:''' Construction of new Parliament building expected to be completed by January end: Government Sources.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-09 |title=Construction of new Parliament building expected to be completed by January end |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/construction-of-new-parliament-building-expected-to-be-completed-by-january-end-report-11673276204203.html |access-date=2023-01-10 |website=mint |language=en |archive-date=10 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110023704/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/construction-of-new-parliament-building-expected-to-be-completed-by-january-end-report-11673276204203.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
*'''31 January 2023: '''The [[Central Public Works Department|CPWD]] has invited bids for mechanised housekeeping of the new Parliament building at a cost of around Rs 24.65 crore for three years, according to an official document.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=PTI |last2=PTI |date=2023-01-30 |title=CPWD invites bids for mechanised housekeeping of new Parliament building |url=https://theprint.in/india/cpwd-invites-bids-for-mechanised-housekeeping-of-new-parliament-building/1343746/ |access-date=2023-01-31 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US |archive-date=31 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131141852/https://theprint.in/india/cpwd-invites-bids-for-mechanised-housekeeping-of-new-parliament-building/1343746/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
*'''30 March 2023:''' Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] went for a surprise visit to the new Parliament building. He spent more than an hour and inspected various works along with observing the facilities coming up at both houses of the Parliament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-30 |title=PM Modi reviews new parliament construction during surprise visit |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-modi-reviews-new-parliament-construction-during-surprise-visit-101680184155740.html |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=30 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330164258/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-modi-reviews-new-parliament-construction-during-surprise-visit-101680184155740.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
*'''16 May 2023:''' Final touches are being given to the new parliament building and it is likely to be ready by the end of this month, sources said.<ref>{{Cite web |last=PTI |date=2023-05-16 |title=New Parliament building getting final touches, no official word yet on inauguration |url=https://theprint.in/india/new-parliament-building-getting-final-touches-no-official-word-yet-on-inauguration/1576992/ |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US |archive-date=17 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230517033656/https://theprint.in/india/new-parliament-building-getting-final-touches-no-official-word-yet-on-inauguration/1576992/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
*'''18 May 2023:''' Lok Sabha Speaker [[Om Birla]] met Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] and invited him to inaugurate the New Parliament Building on 28th May 2023. Construction of the New Parliament Building is complete now and the new building symbolises the spirit of self–reliant India says [[Lok Sabha Secretariat]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-05-18 |title=PM Modi to inaugurate new Parliament building on May 28 |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-the-new-parliament-building-on-may-28/articleshow/100336078.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-05-18 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=18 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518165010/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-the-new-parliament-building-on-may-28/articleshow/100336078.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
*'''24 May 2023''' : Total 20 opposition parties decided to boycott the inauguation ceremony. See controversy section.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=India: 20 opposition parties boycott inauguration of new parliament |url=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/20-opposition-parties-boycott-inauguration-of-indias-new-parliament-amit-shah-issues-statement-596010/amp |url-status=live |access-date=2023-05-24 |website=www.wionews.com}}</ref> | |||
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== Controversy == | |||
20 opposition parties have announced boycott of the inauguration for allegedly sidelining President [[Droupadi Murmu|Murmu]] by PM [[Narendra Modi|Modi]] for the ceremony.<ref>https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-65668101</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Staff |first1=The Wire |title=https://thewire.in/politics/modi-has-hollowed-out-parliament-19-opposition-parties-to-boycott-new-building-inauguration |url=19 Opposition Parties Slam Modi's Decision to Sideline President at Parliament Inauguration |access-date=2023-05-25 |work=[[The Wire (India)|The Wire]] |date=2023-05-24}}</ref> Union Minister [[Amit Shah]] responded by calling for not to "politicise" the issue.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Nath |first1=Damini |last2=Mathew |first2=Liz |title=All parties invited… don’t link it to politics: Shah |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/pm-modi-bjp-govt-report-card-parliament-building-amit-shah-8625997/ |access-date=2023-05-25 |work=[[Indian Express]] |date=2023-05-25}}</ref> | |||
== See also == | |||
* [[Central Vista Redevelopment Project]] | |||
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==References == | |||
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[[Category:Parliament of India]] | |||
[[Category:Seats of national legislatures]] | |||
[[Category:Government buildings in Delhi]] | |||
[[Category:Buildings and structures under construction in India]] | |||