LIVE | Question Hour, 2nd Session of 7th Arunachal Assembly

House adjourned sine die

House hour extended till 6.30 pm.

Deputy CM: Itanagar will host the North East Youth Festival by end of this year or by January, 2020.

Deputy CM: Stillwell Road has not been opened as we are not getting support from Myanmar government.

Deputy CM: The 1st women ITI of the state will be functional very shortly.

Deputy CM: We don’t need businessmen to come to Arunachal Pradesh to avail the transport subsidy only. Proper industrial growth should be there.

Deputy CM: We have given enough importance to road communication in state. Itanagar is our top-most priority.

Deputy CM: Arunachal University is a dream destination for us.

Deputy CM: Team Arunachal should work together for overall development of Arunachal Pradesh.

Deputy CM: Irrigation system should be improved.

Deputy CM: Drugs is a menace in Arunachal Pradesh. Everyone of us should think elaborately to overcome this problem.

Deputy CM: Only district-wise locals will be able apply for government jobs.

Deputy CM: Government will do satellite survey to know land suitability status in Arunachal Pradesh.

Deputy CM: We have to give enough stress on self-employment.

Deputy CM: We have to give enough importance to small-scale investors. State government will try its best to improve the tea industry of the state.

Deputy CM: Arunachal Pradesh should be converted as a manufacturing state.

Deputy CM: Proper marketing of our tourism potential is a must.

Deputy CM: Must put a brake on wasteful expenditure.

Deputy CM: State government will give enough stress on the development of tourism sector.

Deputy CM: Transmission lines should reach hydro power projects.

Deputy CM: We are very much happy with our forest resources.

House hour has been extended till 6 pm

Deputy CM: We have given much importance to the department of geological and mining. We can do lots of things through this department.

Deputy CM: We have to work hard to increase our state revenue collection.

Deputy CM terms it a historic budget

First time in history, the Opposition members in Arunachal Pradesh have wholeheartedly supported the budget: Deputy CM

Deputy CM thanks to people of Arunachal Pradesh, Opposition members.

Deputy CM responding to members in House.

Phosum Khimhun, MLA, Changlang South requests government to concentrate on development of sports and youth welfare.

Phosum Khimhun, MLA, Changlang South terms it a people-friendly budget. Very less occasions we have seen such budget in Arunachal Pradesh, he said.

Jikke tako, MLA, Tali urges government to provide Rs 100 crore package for development of the constituency declaring Tali as an underdeveloped constituency.

Jikke tako, MLA, Tali expresses serious concern over the fact that no MLA from this constituency has become minister in Arunachal history. “I don’t know we are lucky or unlucky in this regard,” he said.

Nyato Rigia, MLA, Taliha requests government to make some changes in the land accusation policy of the state government.

Nyato Rigia, MLA, Taliha expresses serious concern over non-availability of text books, even after elapsing more than 5, 6 months of academic session, for students in government school.

Nyato Rigia, MLA, Taliha requests the state government to concentrate more on preservation and protection of the small tribes in Arunachal Pradesh.

Nyato Rigia, MLA, Taliha is all praise of state budget.

Member urges government to concentrate on mobile schools in remote areas of the state.

Borduria, MLA Bogapani urges government to complete pending government projects.

House resumes after lunch break

House adjourns till 2.30 pm

Tapuk Taku, MLA, Seppa East stresses on the need of proper utilization of electricity.

Nabam Tuki, MLA, Sagalee stresses on the need of launching third party monitoring system for overall success of the proposed budget 2019-20.

Nabam Tuki, MLA, Sagalee urges government to concentrate on development works instead of creating unnecessary posts.

Government has not informed anywhere in the latest budget about the fulfillment of its commitments made in its previous budget, says Nabam Tuki, MLA, Sagalee.

Proper coordination of all government departments a must for overall development of Arunachal Pradesh, says Nabam Tuki, MLA, Sagalee

Nabam Tuki, MLA, Sagalee urges government for immediate functioning of the women ITI at Sagalee.

Nabam Tuki, MLA, Sagalee urges government for proper fulfillment of commitments given in previous budget also. Otherwise, people won’t trust your present budget, the MLA said.

Nabam Tuki, MLA, Sagalee urges government for proper fulfillment of commitments given in previous budget also. Otherwise, people won’t trust your present budget, the MLA said.

Nabam Tuki, MLA, Sagalee urges government for systematic preservation and scientific breeding of mithun and yak for commercial purposes in state.

Nabam Tuki, MLA, Sagalee says the government is inviting investments from outside but there is lack of infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh.

Sagalee MLA Nabam Tuki, recalls his association with former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Parliament.

Kaling Moyong, MLA, Pasighat East believes that the new budget proposal will help the only Sainik School of the state to grow immensely.

Kardo Nigyor, MLA, Likabali urges government to increase the MLALADS to Rs 1 crore.

Kardo Nigyor, MLA, Likabali expresses serious concern over the misuse of government vehicles allotted to senior government officials.

Techi Kaso, MLA, Itanagar demands government to complete the Itanagar Bypass Road during the financial year 2019-20.

Nyato Rigia, MLA, Taliha MLA urges government to release timely payment to working agencies to expedite welfare projects.

MLA Tana Hali requests for a fire station in Doimukh.

Doimukh MLA Tana Hali urges government to have hospital in all districts of state.

Tana Hali, MLA, Doimukh expresses serious concern on child marriages in some parts of Arunachal Pradesh

Tana Hali, MLA, Doimukh says smart classrooms should be there in each secondary and higher secondary class. Also, computer course should also be introduced.

Doimukh MLA Tana Hali talks about exorbitantly high fees charged by a school.

Ninong Ering, MLA, Pasighat East appreciates state budget. The MLA also requests the state government to concentrate on issues relating to the skill development.

Cong MLA Ninong Ering talks about centre’s decisions to impose 2% TDS on cash withdrawals of Rs 1 crore and above.

Cong MLA Ninong Ering talks about creche facility for working mothers.

Kento Rina, MLA, Nari-koyu urges government to concentrate on agriculture sector for overall development of the state.

Kento Rina, MLA, Nari-koyu demands stern action against teachers who violate government rules in discharging their duties. And says, such actions will change the education system in the state.

Nari-Koyu MLA Kento Rina appeals the House to take some stern actions about education.

Lombo Tayeng, Cong MLA demands state government to make immediate release of payments after completion of contract works.

Lombo Tayeng, Cong MLA hails state budget.

General discussion of budget starts

Khandu talks about land compensation. Cites the example of Meghalaya where people have adopted the practice of no compensation.

Discussion on development of Trans-Arunachal Highways continues in House.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu replies to the questions put up during discussion.

Likabali MLA Kardo Nigyor talks about attacks on Arunachal cars in Assam. Cites yesterday’s example of attack on an AP car in Dhemaji.

Likabali MLA Kardo Nigyor adds to the discussion on roads.

Rega MLA Dakpe says, without roads nothing can be done. He says that many people have died on the way to Itanagar due to poor road conditions.

MLA Tarin Dakpe talks about the Trans-Arunachal Highway.

Taniya Soki, Daporijo MLA adds to the question out up by Aalo MLA.

Kento Jini MLA Aalo questions the PWD minister: “After failure of tender process, what step is the government taking?”

Chief Minister Pema Khandu answers MLA Ering. Says, relief is not 100% compensation. So, it becomes challenging to meet the gap in required funds and received funds.

MLA Ering talks about flash flood and requests government to take required actions for helping the affected people.

Pasighat MLA Ninong Ering talks about cloudburst in Pasighat on Tuesday. He talks about poor road conditions, inaccessible bridges etc.

Question hour ends. Zero hour begins.

The House discusses about law and order situation in the state

Day 3: Question Hour, 2nd Session of 7th Arunachal Assembly begins

Pasighat MLA Ninong Ering proposes of multi-purpose projects for utilization the rivers. He says, the rest of the country is fighting for such resources, and we are wasting it. He says, we must utilize it by making dams, use it for potable water etc.

MLA Ninong Ering talks about linking of major rivers from the state for irrigation purposes.

House passes the Arunachal Pradesh State Higher Education Council Bill, 2019

Education minister Taba Tedir introduced the Arunachal Pradesh State Higher Education Council Bill 2019

House passes Arunachal Pradesh Protection of Medical Service Personnel and Medical Service Institution (Prevention of Violence and Damage or Loss of Property) Bill 2019

Health minister Libang talks about attacks on medical practitioners. He says Bill for Protection of Medical Service Personnel and Medical Service Institution has already been passed in 17 states across the country

Minister of health, Alo Libang moves the Arunachal Pradesh Protection of Medical Service Personnel and Medical Service Institution (Prevention of Violence and Damage or Loss of Property) Bill 2019 in the House for consideration

House passes Arunachal Pradesh Municipal Corporation Bill, 2019

Urbanization is inevitable in Arunachal Pradesh: Kamlung Mossang, minister of town planning and ULB

Minister speaks on Arunachal Pradesh Municipal Corporation Bill, 2019

House passes Arunachal Pradesh Goods and Sales Tax (Amendment) Bill 2019

House passes Arunachal Pradesh Lokayukta (Amendment) Bill 2019

Home minister Bamang Felix replies to MLA Ering’s questions. He says, in a democracy, people are always at the top, and any person misusing the chair ( at any position) can be removed.

Ninong Ering advocates for a corruption-free government in Arunachal Pradesh.

Former MP and Pasighat MLA Ering talks about declaration of assets of MLAs

Ninong Ering of INC urges government to give full power to Lokayukta to investigate, prosecute and sentence punishment.

MLA Ninong Ering addressing the House on Arunachal Pradesh Lokayukta (Amendment) Bill, 2019. Lauds the CM for stepping up and putting himself too in the purview of the Act

We are ready to form separate committee to look into the alleged anomalies in the maintenance works along the Trans-Arunachal Highways in Upper Subansiri: CM

CM addresses member’s query on road conditions in Upper Subansiri. He clarifies that the Member is wrong to assert that the area has been alienated.

CM says Rs 60 Cr withdrawn from the state’s exchequer was allocated for improving road conditions. PWD department came down to a figure of Rs 17 lakh for per km for almost 350 km in total.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu expresses happiness over the ongoing development works along the Trans-Arunachal Highways

Despite releasing 70% of money to contractors concerned, no repair of some portion of Trans-Arunachal Highway irks Member. Member demands proper investigation, proper government initiative to expedite the work

Member expresses serious concern over alleged misappropriation of public money.

Question of the House declared over. Zero Hour begins.

House discussing shortage of medicines in government health centres in Arunachal Pradesh. Minister concerned assured the House to solve the problem as soon as possible.

MLA Ninong Ering questions: whether medicine are provided in govt hospital, and if yes, then why is there a shortfall in Ruskin Hospital in the state?

MLA Jambey Tashi questions about 596 schools non-functional schools in the state due to zero-enrollment

CM Khandu replies to a question on dilution of inner line permit (ILP). Says, ILP will be maintained, there is no question of diluting it

CM Khandu said he spoke with the Union government to exempt Arunachal Pradesh from CAB. He said, even Manipur CM has requested for exemption from this Bill.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu talks about Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016

Chowna Mein, deputy CM talks about on-grid and off-grid power supply to villages

Hayeng Mangfi, Chayangtajo MLA questions about Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana.

Alo Libang, minister of health addressing the House on Tuesday

Day 2 starts: Question hour, Second Session of 7th Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly

Presentation of Arunachal Pradesh Budget estimate for the year 2019-2020 starts

Alo Libang, minister of health introduces the Arunachal Pradesh Protection of Medical Service Personnel and Medical Service Institution (prevention of violence and damage or loss of property) Bill, 2019 in the House on Monday

Taba Tedir, minister of education introduces the Arunachal Pradesh State Higher Education Council Bill, 2019 in the House on Monday

Minister of town planning and ULB Kamlung Mosang introduces Arunachal Pradesh Municipal Corporation Bill, 2019

The Arunachal Pradesh Goods and Service Tax Amendment bill introduced by Chief Minister Pema Khandu

Bameng Felix, introduces the Arunachal Pradesh Lokayukta (Amendment) Bill, 2019

Question Hour is now over

Agriculture minister and Ziro MLA Tage Taki addressing the House

Work culture system

Question raised by Rode Bui, MLA, Dumporijo (Upper Subansiri) LAC on Work Culture Vigilance to Chief Minister. Question: Work culture in a system is the most important factor that determines progressive work quality. How do you respond to this and can we better the work culture by surprise visit and strict vigilance?

MLA Lokam Tassar raises questions in the House

MLA Tassar requested the minister concerned to inform the House on: The action taken against the NPP workers who demolished the helipad using explosive devices; actions taken against the NPP workers who attacked the poling team and snatched the EVM at Yumlam on April 12, 2019 using illegal arms like the AK-47 etc

Reasons for not registering cases against the FIRs filed in the police station, Koloriang by the BJP candidate and its workers during the recently concluded election?

Violence during elections

Lokam Tassar MLA, Koloriang (Kurungkumey) LAC raises question on violence during election at Koloriang. The MLA requested the minister concerned to inform the House about — the action taken to the group of women comprising government employees and public who vandalised the office of the superintendent of police in broad daylight during the last election.

On matter of river Brahmaputra

Ering asks, “Whether river Brahmaputra (known as Siang) in the state is being diverted by China towards their Xinjiang Province by constructing a 1,000 km tunnel, and if so, then what are the steps taken by the state government to counter the movie in accordance to the International Water Treaty?

Further, he inquires about the steps taken by the govt. to solve the issue of constant flooding caused by river Brahmaputra.

Ninong Ering, Pasighat West MLA addressing the House

Bamang felix, home minister of Arunachal Pradesh addressing the House now

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