New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India's symbolic gift of democracy to Afghanistan - it's Parliament building next year.
It took nearly ten years to construct the Afghan Parliament which is on its last dash to the finishing line.
The project was initiated by the UPA government in 2007 but it got delayed due to challenging working conditions in the warn-torn country.
The building was set to be completed in November 2011 but it missed at least three deadlines since then. The report said that authorities are now all set to meet its December 31 deadline.
The building, which will have Asia's largest dome as one of its key features, is taking shape between the decades-old historic landmarks King Palace 'Darul Aman' and Queen Palace.
The latest review conducted by secretary (urban development) Madhusudan Prasad, Central Public Works Department (CPWD), stated that 96% of the works have been completed and the project team is giving final touches.
Also the PMO's push was one major reason why work is now near completion. In October, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expressed concern over delay in the construction and directed the Ministry of External Affairs and CPWD to expedite the work.
According to an Economic Times report, the Prime Minister was also keen that the building be ready for him to undertake the visit.
The building, being built at an estimated cost of Rs 710 crore, has four main blocks - House of People, Officers, Entrance Lobby and Senate Hall.
