Inauguration of India’s New Parliament Building by PM Modi Set for May

New Delhi: India’s new Parliament building is set to be inaugurated later this month, according to sources, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi presiding over the ceremony. The inauguration is expected to take place in the last week of May, coinciding with the nine-year anniversary of the Modi government, which began on May 26, 2014.

The impressive four-storey building, constructed at an estimated cost of ₹970 crores, is in its final stages of completion. It has the capacity to accommodate 1,224 Members of Parliament and features a distinguished Constitution hall that showcases India’s democratic heritage. The facility also includes dining areas, ample parking space, and separate entrances for MPs, VIPs, and visitors.

To complement the new Parliament building, the staff in both Houses will be dressed in a new uniform designed by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). The structure itself boasts three prominent entrances: Gyan Dwar, Shakti Dwar, and Karma Dwar.

The foundation stone for the new Parliament building was laid by Prime Minister Modi in December 2020, and now it nears its completion for the official inauguration.

In conjunction with the nine-year anniversary of the Narendra Modi-led government, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has organized a month-long “special contact campaign” across the country, covering all Lok Sabha constituencies. Prime Minister Modi will kick-start the campaign with a large rally on May 30, followed by another rally on May 31. Additionally, 51 rallies featuring senior BJP leaders are planned throughout the nation, with public meetings scheduled in 396 Lok Sabha seats. The rallies will also feature BJP’s Chief Ministers, Leaders of the Opposition in states, MPs, and MLAs.

The upcoming inauguration of the new Parliament building and the BJP’s special contact campaign serve as significant milestones for both the Indian government and the ruling party, symbolizing their commitment to democratic governance and connecting with the public.