NEW DELHI: Inaugurating the new Afghan parliament built by India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he was "deeply touched" by the country's gesture of naming one of its wings Atal Block."We could not have chosen a more special day than the birthday of one of the tallest leaders, former PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayeeji," Modi said in his address to Afghan lawmakers. Vajpayee turned 91 on Friday."This parliament complex is a small tribute to your progress as a nation and a democracy. It will stand as an enduring symbol of the ties of emotions and values, of affection & aspirations that bind us in a special relationship," Modi said in his 30-minute address.Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and Modi inaugurated and toured the newly-built Afghan parliament building before attending the event held in the main session hall.The Rs 710-crore building constructed by the Central Public Works Department took six years to build. Its foundation stone was laid by former PM Manmohan Singh in 2009.While its House of People, called Wolesi Jirga, can seat 256 members, the Upper House or Meshrano Jirga can accommodate 134 representatives.Based on Mughal and modern styles of architecture, the building's dome is one of largest among Asian parliaments.READ THS STORY IN TELEGU