Preserving India's Democratic Legacy: The Imperative for a New Parliament Building
The Indian Parliament stands as a testament to the power and resilience of India's democratic system. It weathered the storm of the country's freedom struggle, witnessed historic milestones, and served as the birthplace of the Constitution of India. As a custodian of our rich heritage, it is crucial to conserve and rejuvenate the Parliament building, an iconic symbol of India's democratic spirit. Designed by British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, the existing colonial-era structure has served as the seat of independent India's first Parliament. However, after almost a century of use, the building faces numerous challenges in meeting the demands of a modern democracy. The Need for a New Parliament Building The construction of the Parliament House began in 1921 and was completed in 1927. As a Heritage Grade-I building, it has stood the test of time, but its age has taken its toll. Over the years, the volume of parliamentary activities, the number of perso...