End tradition of passing budget unchanged: Lawmaker Khatiwada

Kathmandu, June 22: Lawmakers have stressed the need of ending the tradition of passing the annual budget unchanged. It is wrong to pass the budget without even changing semicolons and full stops.

Putting forth his views on budget allocation under various ministries during the HoR meeting today, Ram Hari Khatiwada viewed budget should not be passed without changing even semicolons and full stops, while adequate discussion is held on it after announcement.

He demanded to correct the mistakes and weaknesses seen in the budget. Khatiwada laid emphasis on the need to continue the existing provision of providing senior citizen allowance after the age of 68.

Similarly, Ram Krishna Yadav demanded the government to change the name of Urban Development Ministry as Rural Development Ministry.

Mentioning that lawmakers under proportional system were discriminated, Bijula Rayamajhi asked the government to increase budget in the sector of women and children.

Surya Prasad Dhakal and Mukta Kumari Yadav also voiced for correcting budget.