What role do MLAs play in the Legislative Assembly?

1.	What role do MLAs play in the Legislative Assembly?
Answer» MLAs are the representative of the general public. They have right to question the government and its working. During the session of the Legislative Assembly, the MLAs express their views on the topics being discussed. They can ask questions related to the topic and also give suggestions for the same. They can give their feedback on the measures taken by the government. India being a democratic nation, the MLAs have full authority to the question the Chief Minister as well as the Council of Ministers. In return, the concerned minister is bound to answer the questions of the MLA. He has to give a satisfactory clarification of the issue raised by the MLA. It is necessary that the Cabinet takes permission of the MLAs before taking any decision. In addition to this, the MLAs can take decisions regarding budget and finances of the state. They can also decide how much expenditure can be done in different areas. Thus, MLAs play an important role in the Legislative Assembly.

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