PM Modi to inaugurate new parliament building on May 28

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Who constructed the new parliament building?

The new triangular parliament building is being constructed by TATA Projects. Image credits: Twitter

Cost of the new new parliament building

Initially, the project was bid out at Rs 862 crore. The cost has now increased to more than Rs 1,200 crore. Image credits: Twitter

What are the new features?

The new building has two halls, a library, Constitution Hall and offices for lawmakers. It has 150% increase in seating capacity of MPs. Image credits: Twitter

What is the seating capacity?

As many as 888 members will be able to sit in the Lok Sabha, compared to 543 members in the current House. Image credits: Twitter

Seating capacity for Rajya Sabha

The new building can accommodate up to 384 MPs compared to the present 250 MPs capacity. Image credits: Twitter

When did the construction work began?

PM Modi laid the foundation stone for new parliament building in December 2020. The construction began in January 2021. Image credits: Twitter Find Next One