Transforming Delhi's Iconic Assembly into a Heritage Hub

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has proposed to the central government to develop the Delhi Assembly building into a historical heritage hub, emphasizing its historical significance and requesting support from Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat for a comprehensive project report.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 13-05-2025 18:58 IST | Created: 13-05-2025 18:58 IST
Transforming Delhi's Iconic Assembly into a Heritage Hub
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Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has taken steps to preserve the historical significance of the Delhi Assembly building by proposing its development into a heritage hub. This initiative was communicated in a letter to Union Minister of Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, emphasizing the building's role in pivotal moments of Indian history.

The proposal highlights the Delhi Assembly's storied past, originally serving as the Central Legislative Assembly in 1912 before its functions moved to Sansad Bhawan in 1927. Gupta sees the transformation of the site into a heritage hub as vital for honoring its rich legacy.

A meeting has been requested with Minister Shekhawat to foster discussion and collaboration. Gupta seeks the central government's support to prepare a detailed project report, underscoring the building's potential as a site of historical and cultural importance.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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