Sep 19, 2023
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla approved renaming old parliament building 'Samvidhan Sadan' (Constitution House) after PM Modi proposed it during the session.
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PM Modi led MPs in a symbolic walk from old Parliament to the new one. Prominent leaders, including Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda and Amit Shah, joined with other NDA MPs.
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MPs move to the new parliament building as government holds special session.
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A special five-day session began on September 18 with a discussion on the parliament's journey of 75 years. 8 bills were listed for this current ongoing session.
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The Women's Reservation Bill that seeks to provide 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies was introduced in the Lok Sabha in the special session of the parliament.
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In his speech, PM Modi emphasized a new beginning in the new Parliament building, advocating women-led development and urging the opposition to pass the 'Women's Reservation Bill' with strong support.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in the Rajya Sabha that the new Parliament building is beacon of parliamentary democracy in India.
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In his address, PM Modi said that Sengol is a symbol of continuity between India’s past and present also act as an symbol of India's unity.
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The four-story, triangular-shaped building spans 64,500 square meters with 3 main gates: Gyan Dwar, Shakti Dwar, and Karma Dwar, featuring distinct entrances for VIPs, MPs, and visitors.
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Materials for the Ashoka Emblem came from Aurangabad and Jaipur, and the Ashok Chakra for the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha chambers, and the parliament building's exteriors were sourced from Indore.
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The new Parliament building places significant emphasis on energy efficiency in its lighting, with the structure expected to use less than 50% less power than the conventional systems.
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There is a provision of a decentralised sewage treatment plant in the new building that will recycle water and use it for flushing and irrigation needs.
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