THE EMBLEM OF THE NATION, THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE NEW INDIAN PARLIAMENT

It is affixed at the top in the central Foyer of the brand-new Parliament building. The 6.5-meter-high national emblem is constructed from bronze and weighs 9,500 kg. A support structure made of steel with a weight of around 6,500 kg was built to help support the emblem.

Sketch of the concept and the process for casting the National Emblem on the roof of the building was through eight different phases of preparation, ranging from clay modelling and computer graphics to bronze casting and polishing, officials said.

THE INTERIOR OF THE NEW PARLIAMENT BUILDING

The new building will feature six granite monuments to famous individuals, four galleries in the Houses of Parliament, and three foyers for ceremonial purposes, with three Indian galleries and a constitution gallery.

Every building wall will be a focal point, such as a wall dedicated to the contributions of tribal leaders or to showcase women's work. Displays that include illustrations, portraits and installations, sculptures, and other art forms will be used to frame stories.

The building's owner commissioned about 70 percent of the artwork displayed on these walls; the rest will be procured in the coming two months.

ARCHITECTURAL STYLE AND WHAT WILL BE INSIDE NEW PARLIAMENT?

Bimal Patel from HCP Designs, Ahmedabad, is the architect responsible for the structure, which is triangular and incorporates styles of architecture from across India. The building is being constructed close to the present Parliament complex and is almost identical in dimensions. According to Patel's office, the building is designed to be earthquake-resistant.

The new structure includes 888 seats in the Lok Sabha chamber and 384 inside the Rajya Sabha chamber. As opposed to the current Parliament building, a Central Hall is absent, and the Lok Sabha chamber will be capable of accommodating 1,272 members during an open session. The building will have an open-sky space of 2,000 square meters for the Banyan Tree.

COMPLETION DEADLINE OF THE PARLIAMENT

The current building was created by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, the architects responsible for the design and building of New Delhi. It was inaugurated on January 18th, 1927, by the Governor-General of India, Lord Irwin. The foundation stone of the new structure was laid by Prime Minister in December 2020, almost 100 years after the first foundation of the current Parliament was laid out by the Duke of Connaught on February 12th, 1921.

CONTROVERSY OVER THE NATIONAL EMBLEM – TAKE OF OPPOSITIONS

The day following the day that Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the National Emblem that will be atop the new Parliament building, a fresh controversy was triggered, this time about the lions' facial expressions.

The ceremony caused an internal political dispute with opposition parties accusing Narendra Modi of turning it into a "personal occasion that focuses on the celebrations of one religion only" today, Opposition members and activists have also claimed that the government was "distorting" of the "National Emblem" by substituting the "graceful and assured" Ashoka lions with those sporting a "menacing and aggressive postures."

Lion’s structure has four lions placed on a circular abacus. According to critics, they are not just more "muscular," but an examination of their faces reveals an "aggression" on their faces. At the same time, the original models were characterized by a "controlled elegant appearance" with a regal look.

Lalu Prasad's RJP stated that the lions on the National Emblem are known to display a mild expression; however, the lions on the new sculpture seem to be sporting "man-eater tendencies." In a swipe at Hindi, the RJD stated that "...those created during Amrit Kaal" show a man's habit of eating everything in the nation."

WHAT IS THE NATIONAL EMBLEM?

The National Emblem is one of the most prominent national symbols and is also used as the emblem of the Republic. It was adopted from Lion Capital of one of the Ashoka Pillars on January 26th, 1950. This symbol came into use with the motto of Satyamev Jayate that was drawn in the Mundaka Upanishad, meaning "truth always wins."

WHAT IS THE WAY THAT THE EMBLEM IS ORGANIZED?

The symbol comprises four lions positioned in reverse in a round abacus facing four different directions. They symbolize pride, courage, and power and confidence.

The circular abacus upon which the lions are standing is decorated with the designs of the bull, a horse, and an elephant. Alongside the lions, they are believed to represent they symbolize each of the stages in Gautam Buddha's journey. Lions symbolize the process that leads to the state of enlightenment.

The bull represents Taurus which is the zodiac symbol of Buddha. The elephant symbolizes his beginning, and the horse represents his ride when he leaves the citadel where he delivers his inaugural sermon.

Animals are divided into the Ashok Chakras and Dharma chakras. The structure mentioned above is an inverted lotus, and it was selected as one of the National Flowers of India. But, it's not an element in the emblem.

WHEN THE NATIONAL EMBLEM DEVELOPED?

The Lion Capital has erected in Sarnath in 250 BC. Buddha delivered his first sermon in Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh. The site was discovered in 1905 by Friedrich Oscar Oertel 1905.

WHEN WAS THE NATIONAL EMBLEM USED FIRST TIME IN INDIA?

Following the independence of 1947, the leaders began seeking a symbol that could be used as a national symbol. Badruddin Tyabji, a civil service officer and a freedom fighter, and his spouse Surayya Tyabji suggested using the Lion Capital for the same.

While when the Constitution was being drawn up, the Constitution was being drafted, Dinanath Bhargava was chosen to sketch The National Emblem. Under the guidance of Nandalal Bose, who designed the illustration within the document, Bhargava sketched out the emblem at the beginning of page one of the Constitution.

HOW DO WE RESOLVE THE CURRENT POLITICAL CONFLICT SURROUNDING THE STRUCTURE'S NEW DESIGN?

Opposition parties argue that the nation's emblem is 'ferocious' with its visible fangs and is different from the original image. Indian National Congress (INC), the largest opposition group in India in the parliament, claimed that the wording 'Satyamev Jayate' is not present in the new structure atop the parliament's building.

The government has brushed off the criticism. "Sense of proportion and perspective. Beauty is widely believed to be something in the eyes of the viewer, and this is also true for anger and calm. The original #Sarnath #Emblem is 1.6 mtr high whereas the emblem on the top of the #NewParliamentBuilding is huge at 6.5 meters height," said Union minister Hardeep Puri on Twitter.

Sunil Deora, one of the two sculptors that designed the new statue, explained that the apparent difference in how the lion is portrayed could be explained by the size of the new structure.