Fact file of Parliament House
The parliament house of India is located in the North-western side of Vijay Chowk which is near the secretariat building. The parliament house grades governance of World’s leading democracy. The parliament house of India has a central antechamber topped with an arched structure and three curved chambers. Parliament house before assigned to house the council of state, Legislative assembly, and the boardroom of princes. Now the parliament house accommodates the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The three spherical chambers are protected by a sequence of 144 columns that adds beauty to the building.
History of Parliament House
The
parliament house was a part of the
Rashtrapati Bhawan. In 1919 according to the alteration of Montague-Chelmsford, it was announced to be intended as the Indian parliament. The Duke of Connaught laid the rock of foundation in 1921 and Lord and Lady Irwin inaugurated the structure in 1927. It was formerly known as the Circular house and Herbert Baker deliberated it.
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