The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) criticized the Mahayuti government for requesting supplementary demands of Rs 97,706.40 crore shortly after the 2026-27 annual budget. The party highlighted the state’s financial deterioration, citing a public debt of nearly Rs 11 lakh crore and an annual interest burden of Rs 60,000 crore.
In an editorial in the party’s publication, ‘Saamana,’ the Thackeray camp likened the government’s actions to a student adding supplements to an exam answer sheet to barely pass. They criticized the government for what they see as reckless spending and a collapse in financial discipline, with supplementary demands totaling almost Rs 5 lakh crore over four years.
The editorial pointed out that the government’s financial planning has veered off course, leading to embarrassing situations of seeking supplementary funds immediately after the budget. It highlighted a shift in financial reputation for Maharashtra, once known for discipline, now marred by what they perceive as excessive spending and lack of transparency.
The Shiv Sena accused the government of concealing allocations in the main budget and later demanding significant sums through supplementary means for political gains. They expressed disappointment in the current leadership, formerly critical of such practices, now overseeing record supplementary demands without acknowledging financial indiscipline.
