September 27, 2021
1 min read

Modi visits construction site of new Parliament house

Last year, he laid the foundation stone of the new Parliament building and it is likely to be completed by next year…reports Asian Lite News.

Hours after returning from the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday evening inspected ongoing the construction work of a new Parliament house.

According to sources, he reached the construction site of the new parliament building around 8.45 p.m. and stayed there for around an hour.

This was his first visit to the construction site.

“Without any information and security details, Prime Minister Modi reached the construction site of the new Parliament building which is part of Central Vista project. He stayed there for around an hour and took stock of ongoing work. He took information of ongoing construction activities of the new Parliament building,” a source said.

The Prime Minister returned on Sunday afternoon from the US where he had held bilateral talks with US President Joe Biden, participated in the Quad summit, and also addressed the UNGA.

Last year, he laid the foundation stone of the new Parliament building and it is likely to be completed by next year.

Earlier this month, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri had said next year, the Winter session of Parliament will be held at the new Parliament.

“The next Republic Day parade on January 26 will be held on the new Central Vista. Next year’s winter session of Parliament on the 75th year of Independence of the country will be held in the new Parliament,” he had said.

The Central Vista project also includes the construction of a common Secretariat for Central government offices, the Prime Minister’s office and residence, the Special Protection Group building and the Vice President’s Enclave.

ALSO READ-International flights to begin from Srinagar

READ MORE-Naval Chief on Oman visit to strengthen defence ties

Previous Story

Army Vice Chief sets the record straight on India’s security spend

Next Story

Cyclone ‘Gulab’ makes landfall on Andhra-Odisha coast

Latest from -Top News

UN urges restraint in Pak-Afghan clashes

Bennett’s statement came after Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said that 12 Afghan civilians were killed and over 100 others injured in recent attacks…reports Asian Lite News UN Special Rapporteur on human rights

Pakistan-Afghanistan border Attack kills 12

Mujahid said that multiple Pakistani soldiers were killed in retaliatory action by Afghan forces…reports Asian Lite News At least 12 people were killed and more than 100 injured in a Pakistani military

India, UK military conduct joint exercise

The exercise also reaffirmed the shared commitment of India and the United Kingdom towards maintaining regional peace, security, and stability. The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a joint exercise with the United

16 dead in Dhaka factory fire

The death toll in the blaze is likely to rise, warned another fire official, who did not want to be named….reports Asian Lite News At least 16 people have died after a

India wins unopposed seat on UNHRC

India last served on the HRC in 2024, completing a second consecutive term….reports Asian Lite News India has been elected unopposed to the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) for the seventh time,
Go toTop

Don't Miss

India, Germany Deepen Trade Ties

Bilateral trade has grown significantly over the past decade between

Public sector OMCs in TN in bid to go green

The Oil Marketing Corporation officials told IANS that they are