Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday criticized the Budget 2024-25, saying that it prioritizes saving the government over the welfare of the nation.
While presenting the Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament on Tuesday, the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman said land-related reforms and actions, both in rural and urban areas, will be incentivized for completion within the next three years through appropria
After the budget presentation, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday applauded the government's decision to provide training and internship programmes to youths.
Congress leader Randeep Surjewala termed the Union Budget 2024-25 as "jhunjhuna budget" and alleged that there is no relief for farmers while weaker sections such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and OBCs have been ignored
Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram took a dig at the Centre over the Union Budget and accused Finance Minister of virtually adopting the ideas from Congress's 2024 Lok Sabha manifesto.
Union Minister of State Sukanta and BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar on Tuesday said that the Budget 2024-25 is a comprehensive budget with a primary focus on creating jobs and aims to benefit all sections of society.
According to a press release by the Ministry of Finance, India's inflation remains low and stable, progressing towards the 4 per cent target, with core inflation (excluding food and fuel) at 3.1 per cent. Measures are being taken to ensure adequate market supply of perishable goods.
"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."
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that the Budget 2024-25 reflects the budget for New India and the nine priorities figured out by the Finance Minister will ensure that country becomes the third-largest economy in the world.
While the budget has been noted for its focus on infrastructure development, employment generation, and support for spiritual and cultural tourism, it has received a mixed reception from the hospitality and tourism sector.
"The Union Budget 2024-25 is an effort towards the journey of Viksit Bharat, fortifying the sectors which will help achieve the target," Adhikari said in a post on 'X'.