Saturday, February 13, 2021

Chandigarh February 13: Haryana Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Lal said that like last year, this year too the State Budget 2021-22 would be prepared  and presented after holding discussions and seeking suggestions from MPs of the State. Their valuable suggestions and their expectations regarding the development of their areas would be incorporated in the State Budget, said the Chief Minister.

The  Chief Minsiter  held a pre-Budget meeting  with the MPs and Rajya Sabha MPs at the residence of MP, Ambala Lok Sabha Constituency and Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti and Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr. Rattan Lal Kataria in New Delhi on late evening on Friday.

After holding pre-Budget meeting with the MPs of Haryana, the Chief Minister, while addressing media persons, said that during the pre-Budget meeting,  various discussions were held with the MPs regarding their requirements and  expectations for the development of their respective Constituencies. 

The valuable suggestions given by the MPs would definitely be incorporated in the upcoming State Budget.  Besides this, discussions were also held with MPs regarding increasing  Haryana's participation in the Union Budget, informed the Chief Minister.

While responding to queries  regarding the ongoing farmers' agitation, Mr. Manohar Lal said that the Central Government is clearly of the view that the three Agricultural laws are for the benefit of the farmers and will certainly boost the economic prosperity of the agricultural sector. Some people are protesting just for the sake of protest and it also shows their vested  political intent.  However, if through positive dialogue, any amendment in these laws is required, then the Central Government is and will always be ready for making the required amendments. I am hopeful that soon the issue would be resolved, said the Chief Minister.

The MPs who participated in the meeting include MP, Ambala Lok Sabha Constituency and Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti and Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr. Rattan Lal Kataria, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr. Krishan Pal Gurjar, MP, Dr. Arvind Kumar Sharma, MP, Mr. Dharambir Singh, MP, Mr. Ramesh Chander Kaushik, MP, Mr. Nayab Singh Saini, Mr. Sanjay Bhatia, MP, Mr. Brijendra Singh and MP, Mrs. Sunita Duggal. Rajysabha MP, Mr. Lt.Gen. Dr. D. P. Vats (Retd.), Mr. Dushyant Gautam and Mr. Ram Chander Jangra.