Parliament Special Session: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha to meet in new parliament building today| 10 points

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PTI, the event, which will span approximately one and a half hours, will commence and conclude with the rendition of the national anthem, followed by a lunch. Here are the top ten keyways. Also Read: Parliament special session LIVE: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha to meet in new Parliament building today 1.

After serving as the heart of India's legislature for more than 96 years, the Parliament House is now preparing to pass its responsibilities to a newly inaugurated complex, signalling the conclusion of a significant era. 2. Constructed on January 18, 1927, under Lord Irwin, who served as the Viceroy at the time, this edifice was inaugurated with grand ceremonies.

Over the years, it has stood witness to the eras of colonial rule, the tumultuous events of the Second World War, the dawn of Independence, the adoption of the Constitution, and the enactment of numerous laws—some celebrated, others marked by controversy. 3. To honour the Parliament's remarkable 75-year history, which traces its origins back to the early days as the Samvidhan Sabha, the government has slated a special discussion set to take place during the upcoming five-day session beginning on September 18.

Also Read:What's the women's reservation bill, its history, and who brought it first 4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated this new facility on May 28, expressing his optimism that it would serve as a central hub for empowerment, igniting aspirations, and nurturing them to realization. 5.

Historians and preservation architects have described the old Parliament House as a "custodian of India's historical legacy" embodying its "commitment to democracy." It is also hailed as an "architectural masterpiece" within the city of Delhi, PTI reported. 6. This