Kohima, 28 March (MTNews): NPF MLA Kuzholuzo Azo Nienu has termed the state budget 2023-2024 as “pro-people’s budget.” Participating in the general discussion on the Budget for the year 2023-2024 today, Nienu appreciated the government for bringing out a budget that “targets the interest of the common man.”
On the state to achieve the “state of excellence,” he viewed that they need to work collectively for the betterment and upliftment of the society. This, he said, called for a paradigm shift in their attitude, approach and mindset.
Commenting that accountability and transparency is important for good governance, Nienu emphasized on the need for the government to bring about a change in the system of governance. He also suggested for equal distribution of funds to all districts, adding that “ism” should be done away to allow funds to roll out to every section.
Pointing out that present agreement on oil exploration in the disputed area belt between the Government of India and Assam is not conducive for the state of Nagaland, MLA Nienu requested the state government to relook into the agreement, adding that such agreement will be huge loss in the history of state’s economy.
Nienu also suggested the leader of the house to take the advantage of the provision of Article 371A and amend or legislate a law wherein the nomenclature of Advisor is changed to Minister of State so that they are able to take responsibility of accountability during the Question hour. The NPF leader further urged the government of the day to focus on the completion of Dimapur stadium, High Court and Multi-level parking lot in Kohima.