Right ahead of the much debated special parliament session from September 18 to 22, the dress code of the parliament employess underwent a mega transformation. The sartorial overhaul, as reported, was entirely aimed to infuse the flavour of 'Indianness' in the attires to be donned by the parliament employees and bureaucrats. The new dress code will be implemented in both houses of Parliament.
This time, the revamped uniforms have been crafted by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).
Who will wear what?
As per media reports, the male employees at the Parliament House will don cream-colored jackets adorned with pink lotus prints while their female counterparts will receive new sarees, replacing the old ones. Completing their ensemble, the male employees will sport khaki-colored pants.
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The bandhgala suits, which used to be donned by the bureaucrats, will now be replaced by Majenta or deep pink jackets while their shirts will also feature a deep pink hue with lotus flower designs.
Moreover, the revised attire for the marshals in both houses of Parliament will now also include Manipuri turbans.
Special Parliament Session
Amid spiralling discontent amongst the Opposition parties over the Centre's unwillingness to divulge the agenda of the special session, the new Parliament building is all set to host its first session on September 19, coinciding with the second day of the Special Session of Parliament.
As per media reports, this session will move to the new building from the old one on September 19.
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The five-day special session is expected to feature the introduction of bills related to women's reservation and 'one nation-one election.
