The Opposition Party met the reporters from various media houses, today. It was the first time the Opposition Party met with the media since its election. The Opposition Leader Dr. Pema Gyamtsho along with other members of parliament spoke about various issues including the government’s 100-day pledges.
The Opposition feels that in 200 days the government has managed to fulfill only about 40 percent of their 100-day pledges so far. The Opposition also discussed the recent lifting of the import restrictions of alcohol and furniture. Various issues regarding employment, the education sector, and even the education city project were discussed.
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The Education City Project in particular was one area where many members of the opposition shared their views.
The former Works and Human Settlement Minister, Yeshey Zimba, who was the chairperson of the Education City Board talked about the fact that numerous discussions took place between the various stake holders. A project advisory group was also set up which consisted of Secretaries from the government.
