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The Parliament House of India or the “SANSAD” is the government building where the political proceedings are carried out on day to day basis. It is the government owned building and a tourist monument, strategically situated towards the northwestern side of the Vijay Chowk and lying close to the secretariat buildings. The Parliament House is built in a circular shape and stands at 75 feet with the circumference diameter of 570 feet.

The parliament house is a citadel where India’s governance can be seen happening live. It is also the pedestal of Indian democracy, where acts are passed and executive decision is taken and laws are formulated for the people of free India. The Parliament House was initially planned to be included in Rashtrapati Bhavan or the President Estate, but owing to the Montague-Chelmsford reforms of 1919, an autonomous building status was accorded. The foundation stone of parliament was kept by Duke of Connaught in the year 1921.The final structure was given a ceremonial inauguration in the year 1927 through the hands of Lord and Lady Irwin. The Parliament House was earlier known as Circular House and it was designed by Herbert Baker. Question answer session is held during the ZEO HOUR.

The Parliament House of India has a central hall outdone with an attractive and smartly domed structure and there are also three semicircular chambers. The chambers were originally meant to be allocated to include the council of state, legislative assembly as well as the chamber of princes. But, over a period of few years, fundamental changes were brought and it now lodges the ‘ Lok Sabha' or the Lower House of the Parliament and the ‘ Rajya Sabha' or the Upper House of the Parliament, besides a huge library having vast collection of speeches, books and other types of anecdotes on politics and the political parties. The three circular chambers stood the vanguard by line of 144 columns and it adds to the spectacular touch to beauty of building. The Parliament House is bordered by beautiful gardens and fountains which augments its brilliance.

The Parliament House besides being an important government building is also a popular tourist destination spot. Every year thousands of local and international tourists as well as various dignitaries visit The Parliament House. Local buses, taxis and auto rickshaws can be availed from different points. It is important to take permission before the tourists visit the Parliament House. Only the tourists who have received written permission will have the valid visitor’s pass and can make the entry to the compounds of secretariat building.

There are several flamboyant tourist attractions located in vicinity to the Parliament House, and the prominent ones include India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Jantar Mantar, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Birla Mandir and Hanuman Mandir respectively.

The Central Hall of the Parliament, situated right at the centre of the Parliament House, has historic implication, especially since it had witnessed different types of events in the past. The hall has been designed in manner that combine sitting and arrangement is made possible.