As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the ninth Union Budget, Opposition leaders expressed strong disappointment over its provisions. They feel that the budget fails to bring relief or happiness to ordinary citizens, with farmers, unemployed youth, and common people being largely neglected. Opposition members criticized the budget for ignoring crucial sectors and states.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor highlighted the lack of mention about Kerala in the budget speech. He expressed disappointment but noted that detailed information might be available in the budget documents. Other Congress members echoed similar sentiments, with Ujjwal Raman Singh calling the budget disappointing and lacking the ability to energize the country.
The budget drew criticism for neglecting farmers, unemployed youth, and specific states like Uttar Pradesh. Congress leader Harish Rawat mentioned that the budget seemed focused on a vision for a developed India by 2047, with little to offer for the poor, farmers, or women. Congress Rajya Sabha member Jebi Mather criticized the budget for overlooking Kerala’s needs.
Opposition members, including Shashikant Senthil, Manish Tewari, and Imran Masood, expressed concerns about the budget’s lack of significant policy direction and its failure to address fundamental economic challenges. Aam Aadmi Party MP Malwinder Singh Kang and Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Kumar Rai also voiced dissatisfaction, highlighting the absence of relief measures for the poor and specific regions.
Shiv Sena-UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi and spokesperson Anand Dubey found the budget disappointing and lacking in addressing key issues during challenging global times. They expressed disappointment over the budget’s failure to inspire confidence among ordinary citizens, noting the absence of meaningful changes in tax slabs or substantial support for employment and startups.
