National Assembly members deliberate on annual budget for FY 2022/23

Published On: May 31, 2022 05:00 PM NPT By: Republica  | @RepublicaNepal


KATHMANDU, May 31: Members in the National Assembly (NA) today put forth their views on the government’s annual estimate of income and expenditure for the fiscal year 2079-80 BS (2022-23).

Taking part in the deliberations, Khimlal Bhattarai of CPN-UML commented that a large-size budget had just focused on making big promises to people. He questioned the grounds for the implementation of the budget in the absence of goals and a foundation. 

Bhattarai said that the budget had failed to present a concrete foundation to consolidate federalism and recognize the presence of provincial governments. “The budget fails to give priority to the provincial governments," he said.  

Bhattarai also expressed his doubts about whether a fall in production and a market price hike by seven percent were pushing the country towards an economic crisis. He claimed that achieving economic growth is not possible in the absence of capacity enhancement for capital expenditure. 

Ramesh Jung Rayamajhi of Nepali Congress (NC) argued that agriculture, health, education, tourism, and employment are priorities set by the budget. He stressed on the need to ensure coordination and cooperation among all for its effective implementation.

Urmila Aryal of CPN (Maoist Center) demanded the establishment of a senior citizenship club at each ward. She also drew the attention of stakeholders concerned to curb incidents of air crash in the country and ensure air safety.

Jayanti Devi Rai of CPN (Unified Socialist) was of the opinion that the budget failed to incorporate measures for ending policy-level corruption and controlling a price-hike. 

Mohammed Khalid of Janata Samajbadi Party welcomed the budget citing that it was capable of strengthening and institutionalizing federalism. 

(RSS)

 


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