Congress leader Kamal Nath criticized the budget for 2026-27 presented by Madhya Pradesh’s Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda. Devda, a senior BJP leader, unveiled a budget with a total outlay of Rs 4,38,317 crore amid interruptions from the Opposition, who raised concerns about the state’s increasing debt burden.
In response to the budget, Kamal Nath labeled it as mere “lip service” that overlooked public interest issues. He highlighted the absence of key promises made by the BJP in the 2023 Assembly elections manifesto, accusing the government of betraying the people of Madhya Pradesh once again.
Kamal Nath expressed disappointment, stating that the budget failed to address unfulfilled promises from the previous budget and lacked transparency on the government’s approach to a Rs 50,000 crore reduction in central government tax share over the next five years. He criticized the state government for prioritizing central government interests over those of Madhya Pradesh’s citizens.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav hailed the 2026-27 budget as historic and a testament to progress for all sections of society. He emphasized the budget’s focus on the welfare of marginalized groups, youth, farmers, women, and the promotion of industrial growth.
