The newly inaugurated Parliament building, constructed at a cost exceeding Rs 1,250 crores under the Modi government, is facing significant criticism following reports of severe water logging issues. Several videos that have surfaced on social media platforms have sparked a heated debate about the quality of construction and the efficacy of the multi-billion rupee project.The state-of-the-art facility, intended to symbolize the nations progress and modernity, has instead become a focal point for controversy after recent monsoon rains revealed substantial water leakage problems. Critics argue that these issues highlight deficiencies in the buildings design and construction, raising concerns about whether the new structure meets the high standards expected of such a prestigious government structure.Adding fuel to the fire, the Samajwadi Party chief, Akhilesh Yadav, taking it to his X handle, said, “The old parliament was better than this new parliament, where even the old MPs could come and meet. Why not go back to the old parliament, at least till the time the water dripping program is going on in the parliament built with billions of rupeesPeople are asking whether water dripping from every new roof constructed under the BJP government is a part of their well thought out design or…”इस नई संसद से अच्छी तो वो पुरानी संसद थी, जहाँ पुराने सांसद भी आकर मिल सकते थे। क्यों न फिर से पुरानी संसद चलें, कम-से-कम तब तक के लिए, जब तक अरबों रुपयों से बनी संसद में पानी टपकने का कार्यक्रम चल रहा है।जनता पूछ रही है कि भाजपा सरकार में बनी हर नई छत से पानी टपकना, उनकी… pic.twitter.com/PpJ36k6RJm— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) August 1, 2024BIG BREAKING 🚨⚡Massive waterlogging in the new Parliament building made by Modi Govt for over ₹1,250 CRORESWhat an absolute fraud on taxpayers money 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/y6qX4kqBTd— Ankit Mayank (@mr_mayank) July 31, 2024The new Parliament building, which was meant to showcase Indias architectural prowess and modernize its legislative processes, now faces criticism over its operational challenges. This situation highlights the broader concerns about the quality and accountability of major government projects, especially those involving substantial public expenditure.
