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Azerbaijani MP: Purpose of household asset registration must be explained to citizens

11 November 2026 12:50 (UTC +04:00)

"The reasons why headlines such as 'Electronic devices in homes will be registered' and 'Eggs will be counted' cause concern cannot be blamed solely on social media," committee chairman Zahid Oruj said at a joint meeting of the Milli Majlis committees on Legal Policy and State Building; Defense, Security and Combating Corruption; Human Rights; and Regional Affairs, APA reports.

The committee chairman stated that maintaining records in five areas serves to ensure a more accurate calculation of GDP and the development of appropriate and targeted social policies in the future, rather than aiming to subject all household assets to taxation or other types of payments.

"Separate fields for information on the number of domestic animals and other economic assets already exist in the application-declaration forms previously prepared for targeted social assistance. The reasons why headlines such as 'Electronic devices in homes will be registered' and 'Eggs will be counted' cause concern cannot be blamed solely on social media. When the essence of a decision is not fully explained and citizens' rights and the purposes for which data will be used are not clarified in a timely manner, rumors fill the information gap. It is important for the State Statistical Committee and relevant institutions to inform the public so as not to create opportunities for counter-propaganda against the draft state budget, which is the country's highest financial document."

Firuza Vahid

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