Modi will inaugurate BJP swanky new hq in March
January 16, 2018  14:16
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Bharatiya Janata Party's swanky national headquarters in New Delhi in March.   

Finishing touches are being given to the structure coming up on Delhi's Deendayal Upadhyay Marg that will house the latest technology and features.   

The BJP is expected to gradually shift into the new hq from its current 11 Ashoka Road office by September this year.   

The UPA government had, in 2008, allotted land to national political parties for their headquarters, and so far only the BJP has built a new building.   

When complete, the 7-storeyed structure will have 45 offices, plus 25 rooms for party karyakartas visiting the national capital. 

The first two floors will house a conference hall, media auditorium, and a library showcasing the BJP's history.   

The BJP president's room will be on the top floor. Each general secretary has been provided rooms with attached bath.   

The terrace will have solar panels, which should lead to a considerable saving in electricity bills.   

The building's foundation stone was laid on August 10, 2016, by Prime Minister Modi, and the building's design and execution is being done by renowned Mumbai-based company.   

Party chief Amit Shah visits the construction site at least once a month, ensuring that the work is on schedule.   

The BJP has also instructed its 625 district party leaders to have their own building in the next two years so the party does not have to spend huge amounts on rent, as well as to have a permanent address.   

The Congress party is yet to begin work on its new headquarters, and continues to operate out of 24 Akbar Road.   

The AIADMK was allotted a plot on Deendayal Upadhyay Marg as well, but work is yet to begin on it.   

None of the national parties recognised by the Election Commission has started work on their office building. That way, it seems, the BJP has stolen a march over them in this respect as well.
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