The work of the new Parliament building is going on at a brisk pace. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today took stock of the construction works of the new Parliament building. During this, he also unveiled the 20 feet high Ashoka Pillar on the roof of the new Parliament House. During this, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was also present with him. Let us tell you that in a special conversation with Aaj Tak, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was very excited about the new Parliament building. He had told that a target has been set to hold the next winter session in the new Parliament House.

On the other hand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while taking stock of the construction works of the new Parliament building, also interacted with the workers involved in the work and got to know their well being. It is being told that the Ashoka Pillar emblem has been unveiled by PM Modi. Its weight is 9500 kg which is made of bronze. A supporting structure of steel weighing about 6500 kg has also been constructed for its support.

PM Modi unveiling the Ashoka Pillar. Together with Om Birla, Harivansh Narayan Singh and Hardeep Puri.

It is being told that the Ashoka Pillar emblem on the roof of the new Parliament building has been prepared after an eight-stage process. Let us tell you that 200 crores more may be spent on the construction of the new Parliament building. It is being told that this expenditure is increasing on steel, electronics and other works. The CPWD is expected to get the approval of the Lok Sabha Secretariat for this increased expenditure. This information was revealed by the news agency quoting sources.

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