New Parliament Opening Likely This Month To Mark 9 Years Of Modi Government

India's new Parliament building is likely to be inaugurated later this month by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sources have said.

Sources say the new building, which is in its final stages, will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister on May 28 as his government completes nine years this month.

He had taken oath as the Prime Minister on May 26, 2014.

The new four-storey building can house 1,224 MPs, officials said. It also has a grand Constitution hall to showcase India's democratic heritage, dining areas and ample parking space.

The staff in both the Houses will have new uniform, which has been designed by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).

The foundation stone of the new Parliament building was laid by PM Modi in December 2020.