The second phase of the budget session of Himachal Pradesh Assembly is indicating that it will be very hot this time. Such a tsunami of questions is going to come in the House, in which the government will be put in the dock through about 800 questions. Along with the opposition, many MLAs from the ruling party are also preparing to demand answers from the government regarding the problems of their respective areas. In such a situation, vigorous debate and sharp questions and answers can be seen in the second phase of the budget session.
Target on government regarding roads, water and electricity
The Assembly Secretariat has received around 800 questions so far. Most of these questions are related to bad roads, drinking water crisis and electricity supply in the state. Many MLAs have asked why despite crores of rupees being spent on repair and construction, roads in many areas are still turning into potholes.
At the same time, answers will be sought from the government regarding the water problem in rural areas. Pipelines and taps have been installed at many places, but water is not reaching people. The government may also have to answer in the House regarding rising electricity rates and power cuts in many areas. Along with the opposition, MLAs from the ruling party have also prepared to raise questions on these issues.
Unemployment and vacant posts will also be discussed
The issue of youth employment is also going to be raised prominently during the budget session. Many questions have been raised regarding the large number of vacant posts in the Education and Health Department. The MLAs say that what is the status of the promises made regarding employment at the time of elections and how many recruitments have taken place so far. Due to these questions, Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu and his government may have to answer on many important issues in the House.
Special preparations for security and arrangements
Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania has given necessary instructions to the officials to conduct the session smoothly. All queries received by the Secretariat have been sent to the concerned departments so that answers can be prepared in time. Special arrangements will be made in the assembly premises and surrounding areas for security during the session.
The direction of the budget will be decided in 13 meetings
This phase of the assembly will start from March 18 and continue till April 3. A total of 13 meetings are proposed in this period. During the session, the motion of thanks on the Governor’s address will be discussed and after that Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu will present the state budget in the House. After this, the budget will be passed through the process of detailed discussion, cut motion and voting.
full possibility of conflict
Political experts believe that due to the large number of questions asked, the level of debate in the Assembly may remain quite intense this time. Government and opposition may be seen face to face on issues related to the public. In such a situation, there is every possibility of seeing a fierce political battle within the House in the second phase of the budget session.