MP Rana Criticizes Budget as Anti-Poor and Debt-Ridden
Summary
MP Kruparam Rana criticized the upcoming fiscal year's budget as anti-poor and debt-ridden, highlighting cuts in local grants and increased government borrowing. He urged focus on Sudurpashchim's development and energy security projects.
Key Points
- MP Kruparam Rana criticized the upcoming budget as anti-poor, contrary to federalism, and burdening citizens with debt.
- He highlighted that grants to provinces and local levels have been reduced by 27.2 percent despite a 25.2 percent overall budget increase.
- Rana accused Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle and his party of imposing heavy debt despite previously opposing government borrowing.
- He raised concerns about the unspecified allocation of around 1 kharba rupees in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies' budget.
- Rana praised energy security policy and urged swift construction of energy and industrial projects in Sudurpashchim province.
