Guwahathi, July 30: The new building of the Assam Legislative Assembly in Dispur was inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday. The inauguration ceremony was attended by several dignitaries and marked an important milestone in the development of the state’s legislative infrastructure.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary, Union ministers Sarbananda Sonowal and Rameshwar Teli, and several others attended the event.

Live: Attending inauguration program of New Building of Assam Legislative Assembly, Dispur https://t.co/pUVjCqQAD5

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 30, 2023

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the new Assam Legislative Assembly is a symbol of progress and democracy that reflects social, cultural, intellectual diversity and prowess.

“We have developed it with all modern amenities in line with the Centre’s Central Vista project,” he said.

The new Assam Legislative Assembly, a symbol of progress and democracy, reflects the social, cultural, intellectual diversity and prowess. We have developed it with all modern amenities in line with the Centre's Central Vista project: HCM Dr @himantabiswa

— Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) July 30, 2023

Official said that the new Assembly complex is spread across 10 acres of land and has the main building, which will accommodate the House and annexe buildings for administrative and other sections.

Hon’ble Speaker of Lok Sabha , Shri Om Birla has inaugurated the new Assam Assembly Complex in presence of Hon’ble Speaker (Assam Assembly) Shri @BiswajitDaimar5 , HCM Dr @himantabiswa and Hon’ble Union Minister for Shipping & Ports Shri @sarbanandsonwal . @loksabhaspeaker pic.twitter.com/4wyciv28yK

— Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) July 30, 2023

The foundation stone of the new building was laid over 10 years ago with an initial estimate of Rs 234.84 crore. However, the revised estimate has been put at Rs 351 crore, they said.

Also, the next sitting of the House, scheduled for September, will be held in the new building, said an official.

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