India, Jan. 2 -- Specialised lighting effects, enhanced landscaping and natural stone pavement are some of the features being added to the Prerna Sthal in Parliament complex to improve accessibility and visual appeal, officials familiar with the matter said.

Inaugurated in June 2024, the Prerna Sthal is a dedicated area in the Parliament complex for statues of the titans of the country. It houses 15 statues of national icons and freedom fighters that were earlier spread across the entire complex. After the construction of the new Parliament building, authorities decided to install all statues in this dedicated area.

The move, however, drew criticism from opposition parties who argued that iconic statues, including those of Mahatma Gandh...