GVL Narasimha Rao, BJP leader and former Rajya Sabha MP, criticized Congress and the INDIA bloc for opposing special focus on states in the Union Budget based on their needs, calling it a sign of political frustration and a negative attitude.
According to the MeT department, thunderstorms and lightning with light to moderate rain are likely to occur in isolated places over the next three days in parts of Chennai and the capital city of Tamil Nadu is expected to have partly cloudy skies for the next three days for the Nilgiris
Congress President and Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday slammed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over the Union Budget and claimed that the plates of all states except Bihar and Andhra Pradesh were empty in the budget allocation.
Alleging that crime has increased in Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP President Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday attacked the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government and asked whether democracy is prevalent or not in Andhra Pradesh.
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday called the Union Budget "good" and said that the opposition is trying to "mislead people" by saying that the budget presented by the central government is only for two states (Bihar and Andhra Pradesh).
Speaking to ANI after his visit to the temple, CP Radhakrishnan said, "Prayers were held to strengthen world peace so that humanity can live in peace. May Lord Venkasteswara bless all of us. Whenever we visit Tirumala Tirupati, it always reflects the culture of Telugus. I hope he blesses all
Andhra Pradesh was given a special focus in the Union Budget, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing special financial support to address the state's need for capital.
"BJP had put special category status in their manifesto as a promise to the people of Odisha. However, this promise had not been considered for Odisha whereas special packages allocating crores of funds have been announced for Andhra Pradesh and Bihar," Patnaik said.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented a disappointing budget without acknowledging any demands of the state.
Anwar said, "Ye baat kaafi hadd tak spasht ho gai hai ki ye budget majboori ka budget hai. (It became clear to a great extent that this budget is a budget of compulsion.) Compulsion in the sense that they want to save the government. And to save the government, they had to please Bihar and A
With the Union Budget having proposals for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, two states in which crucial allies of BJP are in power, Himachal Pradesh Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi said on Tuesday that the announcements were on expected lines but noted that every state has equal right to the Cent
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Tiruchi Siva criticised the Union Budget 2024 and said that funds have been allocated indiscriminately to certain states ruled by parties that are in alliance with the BJP.