However, over the last few weeks, the Central Vista project has become a topic of debate and discussion across the country. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday hit back at the Opposition's criticism over the Central Government's Central Vista project, saying a "false narrative is being propagated" over the project. The Parliament building is being constructed at an estimated cost of ₹862 crore and the Central Vista Avenue at ₹477 crore. "Currently, two new projects are underway -the New Parliament Building and Central Vista Avenue. Describing the Central Vista project as "vital and essential", the court said the legality of the project was already upheld by the SC.

Source: Mint May 31, 2021 11:24 UTC