The new building is triangular because the plot of the land on which it is built is also triangular.
Jacqueline Fernandez’s gown didn’t impress fans or fashion critics on the green carpet. The flowy white and golden gown looked underwhelming with its white veil covering her head.
Built using green technology, the new building is supposed to reduce electricity consumption by 30% compared to the old one. Other features include rainwater harvesting and water recycling. It has been designed to be more space efficient and is meant to function for 150 years.
As per the new parliament's building codes, the building is primed to be earthquake safe, unlike the old one.
The new Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha chambers can seat up to 1,272 and 384 members, respectively.
The new parliament building has a Constitution Hall, where the journey of Indian democracy has been documented.
A 16-foot-tall bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi will continue to remain on the lawn between the old and new parliament buildings.
The cost of the new parliament building remains unknown, but the initial contract was given to Tata Projects for Rs 861.9 crore ($ 104 million). The cost later, reportedly, increased to almost Rs 971 crore ($117.5 million).
Materials were brought in from several places, such as sandstone from Dhoplur, granite from Lakha Village in Jaisalmer and wood decor from Nagpur. Bhadohi weavers were called from Uttar Pradesh.
The building is replete with national symbols, including the Lion Capital of Ashoka which weighs some 9,500 kg. The Ashoka Chakra and the words ‘Satyameva Jayate’ on the entrance have been carved in stone.