NA demands tax transparency, youth focus, and road repair
Members discussed the adoption of a progressive tax system, common in capitalist countries, highlighting that lack of transparency in the tax system has hindered financial discipline.
KATHMANDU: Members of the National Assembly have emphasized the need to make the country’s tax system more transparent.
During the special session of today’s National Assembly meeting, members discussed the adoption of a progressive tax system, common in capitalist countries, highlighting that lack of transparency in the tax system has hindered financial discipline.
Narayan Dutta Mishra from the Nepali Congress and Urmila Aryal from the CPN (Maoist Centre) stressed the importance of transparency in the tax system.
Mishra accused customs officials of mislabeling sacks filled with sugar as rice to manipulate billing.
Aryal voiced concerns about the lack of recognition and proper placement of women’s contributions in nation-building.
Meanwhile, Madankumari Shah (Garima) of the Nepal Communist Party (Unified Socialist) called for the implementation of youth-targeted policies and programs.
Bishnu Devi Pudasaini from the Nepali Congress urged the government to prioritize repairing roads blocked by landslides caused by continuous heavy rainfall across various parts of the country.
