"The finance ministry has given an impetus to the job makers and the job seekers. They should look at the budget with the people in view, not the politics in view," said Suresh Gopi.
Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson, PwC in India, said, "The budget highlights India's next leap forward - empowering the very nucleus of the nation - Indian citizens. Right from driving the participation of women in the workforce to enhancing the employability of the youth across the nation, the
Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party chief BY Vijayendra on Wednesday attacked the Karnataka government for slamming the Union Budget and said that instead of "politicising" the budget, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should convince the central government and bring more money to Karnataka.
Speaking to ANI on the INDIA bloc protest against Union Budget 2024 in Parliament, Tagore said, "This budget is discriminatory. We all know that it is a 'Kursi Bachao Budget'. This budget has only thought about how to save this government. It has just punished middle-class people, farmers an
"This budget is an attack on the dignity of India's federal structure - in the greed to save power, there is neglect of other states of the country, there is discrimination against them," Rahul Gandhi said in a post on Facebook.
Challenging the Congress, the Finance Minister said, "I would challenge the Congress party that for all the budget speeches they have delivered. Have they named every state of the country in each of their budget speeches. This is an outrageous allegation," she stated.
Under the proposed provisions, if a salaried or a retired taxpayer chooses the new tax regime, he will now get a standard deduction of Rs 75,000 instead of Rs 50,000, which was applicable till last year, on his/her salary or pension income. But for those who opt for the old tax regime the st
"The entire country is upset with the budget. People from all the states are upset because the BJP has failed to solve their basic issues. The compulsion of the government is clearly visible in this budget. INDIA bloc is protesting against the injustice done in the budget...," Gogoi said
"It is our responsibility and a right as a constructive opposition in the democracy to stage demonstrations, rallies and protests for our rights. The Vidhan Sabha Gherao today will include leaders from all states and we will all unite to raise the voice of the people," Pilot stated.
"This budget strongly signals that 'New India' is firmly on the move...As far as the crooked Congress and the unprincipled opposition is concerned, they have no credibility. They lack a credible intention, policy and leader," Kesavan said, speaking to ANI on Wednesday.
According to a press release, the council also expressed anticipation for the detailed announcements on foreign direct investment (FDI) that are expected to be finalized and published soon.