NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has officially announced the renaming of the Central Hall of the old Parliament building to 'Samvidhan Sadan.' This decision was made to honor the historic significance of the place where the drafting of India's Constitution took place during its struggle for independence.

This announcement came during the inaugural session of the Upper House in the newly constructed Parliament building. Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, in consultation with the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, declared the change in nomenclature, emphasizing its importance. He stated, "I wish to indicate to the members that keeping in view all the situations and after I have had interaction with the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the Central Hall where we had a joint session this morning will be known henceforth as 'Samvidhan Sadan.'"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had previously suggested this name during his speech in the Central Hall, where he recognized the presiding officers of both Houses. The Central Hall, historically known for hosting joint sessions of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, now bears the name 'Samvidhan Sadan' in honor of its role in the creation of India's Constitution.

The Constituent Assembly of India initially convened on December 9, 1946, and its sessions continued until January 24, 1950. The monumental task of drafting the Constitution of Independent India took place within the Constitution Hall, later recognized as the Central Hall of Parliament House. With the Constitution of India coming into effect on January 26, 1950, the Constituent Assembly dissolved, transforming itself into the Provisional Parliament of India until the establishment of the new Parliament in 1952.

The Constitution of India, adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949, and formally signed by its members on January 24, 1950, became effective on January 26, 1950, marking the birth of the Indian Republic.

The Central Hall had been a venue for joint sittings of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, as well as a space for informal interactions among Members of Parliament and leaders with journalists. In the new Parliament building, joint sessions will now be conducted in the Lok Sabha chamber.

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