Today the foundation stone would be laid for a new parliamentary building by PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the new Parliament building on Thursday at an event attended by leaders of various political parties, Cabinet ministers and diplomats.Prime Minister Modi will also host the inauguration ceremony of the building, which is expected to be completed by 2022 at an estimated cost of Rs 971 crore.
The event will start at 12:55 pm and the foundation stone will be laid at 1pm, officials said, adding that a 'sarva dharma prarthana' (religious prayer) will be held at 1.30pm. The premier will address the event at 2.15pm, they said.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla previously said, “The current democratic temple is now celebrating 100 years ... It is a matter of pride for our people that this new one will be built by our people as a good example of Atma Nirbhar Bharat. "The new building will reflect the cultural diversity of the country. I hope that in the 75th year of independence (2022), Parliament's term will be in a new building, ”he said.
The existing Parliament building will be preserved as it is the country's archaeological property, Birla said.
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