”Laws not made by the union government are now made by the state government”
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Gandaki Chief Minister Surendraraj Pandey has said that the problem of unwillingness to hand over authority to the political leadership and bureaucracy has raised questions about the province. During the 'Steps of the Province' session under the ongoing 'Nepal Literature Festival' in Pokhara on Thursday, he claimed that the traditional centralized governance is the reason why questions were raised about the provincial government.
In a conversation with journalist Bharat Koirala, he said that he could not get out of the tradition of centralized governance. Centralized governance is seen in political leadership and bureaucracy. I would have the mindset of not wanting to hand over the rights that I am using to others," he said, "that is what has worked for us. They are not trying to give that power down. That's why we have not been able to address the questions raised by the people.
He said that politicians have increased the expectations of the people, but due to the lack of legislation, it has not been able to meet the expectations of the people. He said that even now, when he has to go to Kathmandu to get services, it is natural that the question arises between the union and the local government that another government is not necessary. Even now, the matter of company registration, Rashtra Bank, under the Ministry, land acquisition is under the Union Government. What is our problem, we have not told the people," he added, "there is no legal basis to do what they expect. We expect it to be from us. I should have gone to Kathmandu yesterday, and if I have to go today, why did the provincial government want to go in between? That is natural.' He said that establishing a state government requires the initiative of the union government and the will of the prime minister.
He said that people's wishes were not being fulfilled due to the subsidies given according to financial federalism. He mentioned that if the association keeps 70 percent of the revenue and gives the remaining 15-15 percent to the provincial and local governments, it will not meet the expectations of the people.
He expressed his commitment to correct the traditional model in the next year's budget together with the ruling party. He said that he will leave the traditional model and folk customs and make a 'bold decision'. "Hong Parliament will have to compromise. Now, if we can make a common understanding between the two parties, then we can work boldly,' he added, 'rather than just popular opinion, we will make an understanding between the two parties so that the people can feel that there is a state government.' He said that when the association did not make the law, questions were being raised with the state government and now they are going to make the law themselves. "Which law is necessary, if the union has not made a law, then we will make our own law," he said. After that, let's make changes, now let's use our rights, we are going to create an area and laws that can be financially successful.
He said that five options have been identified to increase the internal income of the provincial government, including creating an investment environment for the private sector. He said that private sector-friendly laws are being sought for areas that link land with production, the issue of branding the tourist capital is being identified, the establishment of industrial villages is in the process of acquiring land, and the provincial government is making efforts to commercialize farming.
The more we create an investment environment for the private sector, the more revenue we can increase. There can be investment from the international sector as well. "We are thinking of identifying which laws are necessary for investment, and amending the laws of the province if there are obstacles," he said. He informed that the work elaboration report is being discussed in order to make a law according to the right of the government.
He said that the three levels of government were able to exercise their rights by making laws as written in the constitution and did not see the need for many amendments in the constitution. He said that political consensus is necessary when amending the constitution. One thing should be taken care of while amending the constitution. It was brought together by the Constituent Assembly. This constitution does not belong to any one party only," Chief Minister Pandey said. "While running it, common understanding and political understanding is necessary among political parties. It may get worse if it is dug without an agreement.
He said that when the union did not make the law, the province did not make the law, and when the province did not make the law, the local government could not work. He said that although the necessary laws to facilitate service delivery will be passed later, he has already told the local government chiefs in the province to make them now. He said that in case of conflict in the future, it should be amended immediately and the current requirements should be met.
