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.
The Finance Minister, in her seventh consecutive Union Budget for 2024-25, outlined key priorities aimed at fostering economic growth and creating ample opportunities. The priorities include Productivity and Resilience in Agriculture, Employment and Skilling and services.
"This budget clearly shows that this government has neglected 140 crores of people to appease two people (BJP allies) so that their the government is saved. This budget is more for the happiness of two of their friends."
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expressed his dissatisfaction with the Union Budget 2024, saying that no states ruled by opposition parties received any benefits, including Karnataka. He said that he did not expect this from Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president Rakesh Tiwari said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's decision in the Union Budget to develop sports infrastructure in Bihar is a historic moment for the entire sporting community in the state.
Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda on Tuesday termed the Union Budget presented in Parliament on Tuesday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as "disappointing" and said steps had not been taken to address the problems of "record unemployment" and price rise
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made major announcements for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, including a boost in infrastructure and special financial support.
The Finance Minister in her Budget speech said that tourism has always been a part of India's civilization and the government's efforts in positioning India as a global tourist destination will also create jobs, stimulate investments and unlock economic opportunities for other sectors.
In a social media post on 'X', the ruling party in West Bengal shared a graphic in which Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is captioned, "The ANDhra BihAr Finance Minister" with the letter N, D and A mentioned in upper caps.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman saying that the budget is a way to retain power as it mentioned a special project for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh.
Independent Member of Lok Sabha from Bihar, Pappu Yadav, has criticised the announcements made for Bihar in the Union Budget 2024, questioning the promises of job creation and addressing migration issues from the state.
BJP MLA from Katihar, Tarkishore Prasad, has countered the INDIA bloc leaders' protests regarding the demand for special status for Bihar, emphasizing the extensive reforms announced in the Union Budget 2024-25 for the state.