9 Exciting Truth About The Parliament of India – TVT
The Parliament of India is often in the limelight due to noise and political enthusiasts. But the story of the Parliament House which has preserved many historical events within itself is also very interesting. It will be very interesting for you to know that the building of the Parliament of India is known as the finest architecture structure in the world.
We at THEVIRALTAKE coming up with the historical facts from the construction of Parliament House that are hardly known. The central hall of Parliament House from which many big leaders made their historical statements, whether it is Nehru ji or the present PM Modi, is also very exciting.
1. Parliament house was built in 83 lakhs
The first brick of the foundation of Parliament House was laid on 12 February 1921, it cost 6 years and 83 lakh rupees for its construction.
2. Cheapest canteen
Food is available in Parliament canteen for only 12 rupees.
3. Importance of Central Hall
Prior to 14–15 August 1947, the transfer of power from UK to India from this hall.
4. Library of Parliament is also special
The Library of Parliament is the second largest library in the country, the first National Library is in Kolkata.
5. The Supreme Court of the country was in the Central Hall
Yes, after independence, until the construction of the new Supreme Court building, the Supreme Court of the country used to run in the Central Hall itself.
6. Hand written constitution is safe here
A handwritten copy of the Constitution of India in Hindi and English in the Library of Parliament is kept here in a chamber filled with nitrogen gas.
7. Why are the structures of a parliamentary building circular?
The circular structure of Parliament is a symbol of continuity, this structure shows that this power will remain and will never end.
8. There are 144 pillars on the first floor of Parliament
9. Both houses are built on horse’s foot structure
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