Winter session to take place in new Parliament building: Hardeep Puri

With the first phase of the Central Vista Project already completed, all eyes are now on the country's new Parliament complex, which, according to Union Minister of Urban Development Hardeep Singh Puri, will be completed by October this year.

The first phase of the project, which saw the redevelopment of Central Avenue or the Rajpath, was completed on time within 11 months, despite several challenges.

He said, "We worked under very difficult circumstances, including during lockdown and partial lockdown. Several thousand



people worked here continuously and even in the final phase, almost 4,000 people worked relentlessly despite the threat of Covid.

"Moreover, the kind of cooperation that we received from the entire government, whether it was the ministries, departments or the contractors, is highly appreciated."

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri added, "The Parliament building will be completed by October and the work on the entire project is going on as per schedule. The Winter Session of Parliament will take place in the new building."