KATHMANDU: Participating in today’s discussion in the National Assembly on the principles and priorities of the appropriation bill for the upcoming fiscal year 2082/083, MPs have said that the people’s representatives should be linked to development.

During the discussion, MP Bishnu Kumari Sapkota expressed the view that increasing food production and productivity, emphasizing research for manufacturing, and legalizing marijuana cultivation should be addressed in the upcoming budget.

Likewise, MP Bishnu Bahadur Bishwakarma emphasized the need to implement projects of national pride while Shree Krishna Prasad Adhikari alleged that the principles and priorities of the Appropriation Bill have not been determined in favor of a socialist-oriented economy.

MP Nara Bahadur Bista expressed regret that the principles and priorities of the Appropriation Bill have not been implemented as per the people’s hopes and expectations.

Sumitra BC stated that it is positive to include the issue of security and said that she supports the principles and priorities of the Appropriation Bill.

On the occasion, NC Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal informed the MPs that the meeting of the Upper House will continue on Wednesday.