New Parliament In Photos: Peacock-Themed Lok Sabha, Lotus-Themed Rajya Sabha

The new building will be able to accommodate 888 MPs in Lok Sabha and 300 in Rajya Sabha, as per reports.

(Photo: PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, 28 May, inaugurated the new Parliament building kickstarting the day-long ceremony after performing a pooja and placing the 'Sengol' in the new Lok Sabha chamber.

Here's an inside view of the new Lok Sabha.

The new Lok Sabha is also approximately three times the size of the old Lok Sabha with its design inspired by the peacock, India's national bird.

The new parliament building boasts a seating capacity for 888 MPs in the Lok Sabha, up from the old 552 seats.

The new Rajya Sabha is themed after a lotus, India's national flower and a seating capacity for up to 384 MPs, up from the old 245 seats.

The new building, which is adjacent to India's current Parliament House, will be able to accommodate total 888 MPs in both houses.

At least 20 Opposition parties issued a joint statement on 24 May stating that they will boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building.

They demanded that President Droupadi Murmu should inaugurate the Parliament.

"Prime Minister Modi’s decision to inaugurate the new Parliament building by himself, completely sidelining President Murmu, is not only a grave insult but a direct assault on our democracy which demands a commensurate response," the letter issued by Opposition parties stated.