New Delhi: How loud the quorum bell should be; at what temperature the air conditioning should be set; Are automated security systems working as planned – these are some of the questions facing officials as they test all systems at the new Parliament House this week ahead of the monsoon session in July.
A month after the building was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28, the new Parliament is abuzz with activity, with some finishing works underway, apart from testing of systems by officials from the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. According to sources, the Public Works Department, and the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha secretariats.
The building, which was constructed adjacent to the old Parliament House, is likely to host the monsoon session next month. However, the government has not yet made an official announcement.
In the month since the inauguration, workers have continued to put the finishing touches to the basement level and ministers’ offices, while audio, video and other systems have been tested in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha chambers.
The sound system, microphones, cooling and configuration of desks for staff are now being tested in the Lok Sabha, an official said, adding that the volume of the quorum bell, which indicates there is no quorum or minimum number of MPs, is on. Is necessary. Those present in the house were also being tested. Automation of systems including bollards was also being done.
A source in the Lok Sabha said on the condition of anonymity that although the finishing work is underway, the work of shifting from the old building to the new building is underway.
Addressing MPs and guests at the inauguration of the new Parliament House, the Prime Minister had said that the building is a “reflection of the aspirations and dreams of 140 crore Indians”. Twenty opposition parties including Congress, Trinamool Congress, Aam Aadmi Party boycotted the inauguration in protest against the Prime Minister presiding over the function instead of President Draupadi Murmu.
