Government aims to utilize parliament's supermajority for public service improvement: Heena

28 Apr 2024 | 20:36
Chief Spokesperson at President's Office, Heena Waleed (Photo/ President's Office)

In a resolute move aimed at fostering responsible governance and bolstering public services, Chief Spokesperson Heena Waleed from the President's Office has outlined the government's strategic utilization of its parliamentary supermajority.

Speaking at her inaugural press conference today since assuming the role, Heena underscored the administration's commitment to transparent and accountable governance, emphasizing the paramount importance of efficient service delivery for the welfare of the nation.

Heena reaffirmed the government's pledge to leverage its significant majority in the People’s Majlis to establish a robust mechanism for enhancing public services across the nation.

With a focus on transparency and integrity, she assured the public that the power conferred by the supermajority would be wielded judiciously, prioritizing the best interests of the people above all else.

In addition to the administration's dedication to improving public services, Heena unveiled ambitious plans to introduce new laws and amendments to Parliament under the government's week-14 legislative agenda.

Highlighting the urgency of addressing critical issues such as housing, the criminal justice system, and social security, she emphasized the administration's determination to prioritize stalled laws and amendments for swift implementation.

Among the legislative initiatives slated for presentation to Parliament, Heena revealed plans to introduce over 200 laws aimed at fulfilling President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's commitments outlined in the government's manifesto.

(As you are aware, there is only one parliament meeting left in this (19th parliamentary session. Following that meeting, the laws currently under committee review and any unfinished ones will be reset. Among these, we prioritize presenting laws deemed crucial for parliamentary consideration

Heena stated, emphasizing the upcoming legislative agenda.

These measures, spanning various sectors, are poised to address pressing societal needs and drive sustainable economic development across the nation.

Reflecting on the government's attainment of a supermajority in the parliamentary elections, Heena attributed this success to the unwavering trust placed in President Dr. Muizzu by the electorate.

However, she assured the public that this advantage would not be exploited, emphasizing the administration's steadfast commitment to utilizing the supermajority to implement policies that prioritize public welfare and address key societal challenges.

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