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New temple of Democracy

May 28, 2023 – an amazing... unforgettable... one-of-a-kind... blissful... moment...
marked in gold letters in Independent India, as it moves towards the golden resolution.
Today, India is elated, inspired for the future, and proud of the nation's pride anthem
because our newly constructed Parliament House of Amritkaal is complete. This
reflects the high spirits of AatmaNirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India).

he inauguration of the Parliament House of
India, imbued with the idea of Indianness
by Indians, is one of the most significant
Tmilestones in India's democratic traditions.
Another chapter is about freedom from slavery's The new Parliament is not just
mentality, which is a symbol of self-reliance in a building; it is a reflection of
India. This celebration coincides with India's
75th anniversary of independence. With Prime the aspirations and dreams
Minister Narendra Modi's inauguration of the newly of 140 crore Indians. It gives
constructed Parliament House, the new Parliament the message of India's
House became the true inspiration of Amrit
Mahotsav, and 140 crore citizens became witnesses determination to the world.
to this historic moment. This is a watershed moment When India moves forward, the
in India's democratic history. The construction of
the new Parliament House is an example of new and world also moves forward. Along
old coexisting. It is an attempt to change itself in with India, the new Parliament
accordance with time and needs. building will also contribute to
The new Parliament House is 64,500 square
metres in size and embodies the spirit of Ek Bharat- the progress of the world.
Shreshtha Bharat. It has been constructed in
record time. What distinguishes it is its triangular Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
design inspired by India's cultural diversity,
earthquake-proofing mechanisms for better
space management, ensuring the safety of Z and
Z+, eco-friendly green construction, and power
consumption reduction of up to 30%, and built to
meet the needs of the next 150 years. The new
Parliament House has more than 150 percent more
seating capacity than the previous one. The Lok
Sabha chamber now has a seating capacity of 888
MPs, the Rajya Sabha chamber has 384 MPs, and
the Joint Parliament session has a seating capacity
of 1272 MPs. MPs' offices are also outfitted with
digital interfaces and modern amenities. The Lok
Sabha and Rajya Sabha halls have been equipped
with high-quality audio-video systems.
Each desk will be outfitted with electronic devices.
Aside from that, the new parliament's constitution hall,
library, committee room, and dining area have all been
modernised to reflect India's grand heritage. That is,

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