Haryana CM Acknowledges 60 Hours of Productive Deliberations in Budget Session
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Synopsis
In a historic Budget session, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini acknowledged the 60 hours of constructive discussions, expressing gratitude for the members' contributions. Key bills and budget proposals were debated, ensuring allocation for the welfare of Haryana's citizens.
Key Takeaways
- 60 hours of discussions held
- 13 sittings in 12 days
- Significant bills passed
- Focus on welfare of Haryana residents
- Major projects awaiting approval
Chandigarh, March 28 (NationPress) Haryana's Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday expressed his appreciation to all members for their constructive contributions during what is likely the state’s longest Budget session ever recorded.
A total of 13 sittings took place over the span of 12 days, with members partaking in 60 hours of productive discussions, he noted.
On March 17, he had presented his inaugural budget as Finance Minister. The budget proposals were debated in the House for eight hours and 26 minutes, with 23 Opposition members contributing for four hours and 36 minutes, while 21 ruling party MLAs spoke for three hours and 35 minutes. Additionally, two Independent MLAs shared their perspectives on the budget for a total of 15 minutes.
The Chief Minister emphasized that during the session, calling attention motions on significant issues, submitted by various MLAs, were approved by the Speaker. A total of 10 motions were deliberated upon. Furthermore, 16 key bills aimed at the welfare of the people of Haryana were discussed and passed in the House. He assured that every rupee of the state’s budget, which exceeds Rs 2.05 lakh crore, will be allocated for the welfare of the people of Haryana.
He also expressed his gratitude to Speaker Harvinder Kalyan for permitting all members to express their opinions, enabling a comprehensive and constructive discussion on the budget. He pointed out that although only 20 questions are scheduled during the Question Hour, there were instances when all 20 questions were thoroughly discussed and answered by the government.
In response to an inquiry, CM Saini assured that all suggestions from the Opposition made during the discussions, whether related to the Bills, the Governor’s Address, or the Budget, had been taken into account and addressed by the government.
In addressing another inquiry, the Chief Minister mentioned that Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah is set to inaugurate a block at Maharaja Agrasen Medical College in Agroha, Hisar, on March 31.
This medical college serves not only Haryana but also provides benefits to residents of neighboring states such as Rajasthan and Punjab. Additionally, on the occasion of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar’s birth anniversary on April 14, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Haryana to inaugurate two significant projects for its residents.
The Chief Minister revealed that several other key projects are in the pipeline but await administrative approval, including Kalpana Chawla Medical University in Kutail, an elevated railway track in Kurukshetra, Pandit Nekiram Sharma Medical College in Bhiwani, and an airport and Shaheed Smarak in Ambala. Once administrative approval is secured, these projects will be dedicated to the public shortly.
