Visit To Indian Parliament

The parliament of India is the supreme legislative body of the republic of India. it is the law making body. A law or a bill is passed after certain negotiations and voting in Parliament. It is quite fascinating to witness how the proceedings in parliament take place. It is not a tourist destination. But it’s no way less fascinating than any other tourist destination in India. Common people can only witness the proceedings from public gallery. Children below ten years of age are not allowed inside but anyone can visit who are more than ten years of age.

People can visit the parliament after a certain procedure written on Rajya Sabha website. You must need to know a member of parliament or an official of Rajya Sabha to be able to visit the house. They will apply for a visitor’s pass which you need to carry with you during entry. On the behalf of it only you will be given access to the house.

There are galleries made in the parliament for different person. All are located above the hall where the members of parliament sit. Public gallery is where the common people sits. It has the capacity of 160 persons at a time. The other one is the press gallery which is made for the media personnel. Distinguished visitors’ gallery is for the legislative members, distinguished public figures and spouses of the parliament members. And a special box is meant for governors of the states, guest of the presidents and visiting heads of states. The official gallery is for the government officials who need to participate in the house discussions. The pass is valid for 1 hour only.

Visiting the parliament is an interesting way to know what our elected members are doing. Witnessing the formal protocol followed by the members is quite fascinating.You can use headphones to hear the proceedings in your desired language as members of parliament are from different states. There are also live interpreters sitting there. You can instantaneously hear the proceedings in your chosen language.

The security is very tight inside the parliament. You are not allowed to carry pen, cameras, mobile phones, and paper. You have to leave all these stuff in the counter, outside the parliament. Even inside the parliament, you are restricted to minimize your body movement. You have to sit straight, no crossed legs or lean back and listen the proceeding without making any noise.