<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the construction site of the new parliament building, which is expected to be completed in the second half of the next year. </p>.<p>Modi spoke to people involved in the construction as he inspected the ongoing work, official sources said. </p>.<p>The building is part of the Central Vista project, which has faced criticism from the opposition.</p>.<p>Government officials have said that Parliament's winter session in 2022 will be held in the new building. </p>.<p>The new parliament building will have an area of 64,500 square metres.</p>.<p>It will also have a grand Constitution Hall to showcase India's democratic heritage, a lounge for members of Parliament, a library, multiple committee rooms, dining areas and ample parking space.</p>.<p>In the new building, the Lok Sabha chamber will have a seating capacity for 888 members, while the Rajya Sabha will have 384 seats for members.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest videos from <i data-stringify-type="italic">DH</i>:</strong></p>
<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the construction site of the new parliament building, which is expected to be completed in the second half of the next year. </p>.<p>Modi spoke to people involved in the construction as he inspected the ongoing work, official sources said. </p>.<p>The building is part of the Central Vista project, which has faced criticism from the opposition.</p>.<p>Government officials have said that Parliament's winter session in 2022 will be held in the new building. </p>.<p>The new parliament building will have an area of 64,500 square metres.</p>.<p>It will also have a grand Constitution Hall to showcase India's democratic heritage, a lounge for members of Parliament, a library, multiple committee rooms, dining areas and ample parking space.</p>.<p>In the new building, the Lok Sabha chamber will have a seating capacity for 888 members, while the Rajya Sabha will have 384 seats for members.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest videos from <i data-stringify-type="italic">DH</i>:</strong></p>