Water Leakage in New Parliament Building Sparks Opposition Outcry

The Lok Sabha Secretariat addressed concerns over a minor water leak in the new Parliament building, attributing it to displaced adhesive material used for glass domes. Opposition members had questioned the structure’s resilience, but corrective actions were taken immediately. Heavy rains had caused water logging in several city areas.

The Lok Sabha Secretariat on Thursday clarified that a minor water leak in the new Parliament building resulted from the displacement of adhesive material used to fix its glass domes. Immediate corrective measures were undertaken to resolve the issue.

This statement followed opposition members sharing videos of the leaky roof, raising questions about the building's weather resilience. According to the Secretariat, heavy rains on Wednesday had led to minor water leakage in the lobby.

The Secretariat emphasized that the issue was promptly identified and resolved, with no further leakage observed. Additionally, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi commented on the incident, noting that the Central Public Works Department will address any structural concerns.

(With inputs from agencies.)