Seven years on, Parliament complex remains unfinished
Summary
Nepal's new federal Parliament complex in Singha Durbar remains unfinished nearly seven years after construction began, with multiple deadline extensions and no definitive completion date.
Key Points
- Nepal’s new federal Parliament complex inside Singha Durbar remains unfinished nearly seven years after construction began.
- The construction contract deadline has been extended five times with a sixth extension being prepared, but no fixed completion date is available.
- Parliament currently operates out of makeshift facilities due to the incomplete building, causing operational challenges.
- The project is overseen by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, with delays largely attributed to contractor management issues rather than government actions.
