PM Modi to inaugurate new parliament building on May 28
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PM Modi to inaugurate new parliament building on May 28

Who constructed the new parliament building?
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Who constructed the new parliament building?

The new triangular parliament building is being constructed by TATA Projects.

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Cost of the new new parliament building
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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.

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What are the new features?
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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.

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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.

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Seating capacity for Rajya Sabha

The new building can accommodate up to 384 MPs compared to the present 250 MPs capacity.

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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.

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