PM Modi makes a surprise visit to Central Vista project site; see pics

Hours after returning from the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a surprise visit inspected the ongoing construction work of the new Parliament.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the construction site of the Central Vista project, the new parliament building, which is expected to be completed in the second half of the next year. Credit: PTI Photo

Modi also spoke to people involved in the construction as he inspected the ongoing work. Credit: PTI Photo

Reportedly, Modi spent an hour at the site and did a first-hand inspection of the development. Credit: PTI Photo

In this photo, PM Modi is seen interacting with the site workers during his visit to the new Parliament building in New Delhi on September 26, 2021. Credit: PTI Photo

This was Modi's first visit to the construction site. Credit: PTI Photo

Central Vista Avenue starts from North and South Block to India Gate covering the Rajpath, its adjoining lawns and canals, rows of trees, Vijay Chowk and India Gate plaza that is a 3-km-long stretch. Credit: PTI Photo

The Central Vista project also includes the construction of a common Secretariat for Central government offices, the Prime Minister's office and residence, the Special Protection Group building and the Vice President's Enclave. Credit: PTI Photo

PM Modi inspects construction work of new Parliament building in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as he inspects the Cental Vista Project construction work in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo