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Lawmakers Debate Appropriation Bill Principles and Priorities in House of Representatives

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Lawmakers in Nepal's House of Representatives have commenced discussions on the principles and priorities of the Appropriation Bill for the fiscal year 2083/84 BS. During the deliberations, parliamentarians from various parties presented their views on the budget proposal and other contemporary issues, with Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle responding to queries.

  • Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmaker Jhabilal Dumre emphasized action over rhetoric and prioritized the construction of the Siddhartha Highway.
  • Nepali Congress's Basana Thapa found the budget document well-prepared but criticized its lack of focus on youth employment opportunities.
  • CPN (UML)'s Dr. Pushparaj Kandel criticized the proposal for not incorporating the Constitution’s economic policy and socialist goals, and for neglecting the private sector.
  • Rastriya Prajatantra Party's Khusbu Oli advocated for prioritizing agricultural production, while independent parliamentarian Mahabir Pun called for subsidies for patent rights and capital expenditure.
  • RSP lawmaker Harka Raj Rai urged budget prioritization for Dharan's development, including a drinking water project, river embankments, and a sanitary landfill site.

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