Those who attended the gatherings said they will continue their rallies if their demands were not met.
The third budget raft has removed the allocated fund for the program but has insisted on its implementation.
This comes a week after the government dispatched the third amended draft budget to the parliament for approval.
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The finance and budget committee of the House said some allocations to the discretionary codes are unnecessary.
Lawmakers said they see a "0.5% change" in the entire draft, adding that it will be "shameful” if the draft is approved.
The 3rd draft would only reduce 15 percent of the expenses of the NTA program, despite repeated calls for its review.
The Ministry of Finance admitted that the reduction in jobs does not affect the total budget for fiscal years.
The Ministry of Finance says the government has shown “flexibility” in amending the budget draft.