Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Sunday hailed the Union Budget, saying it reflects the vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and focuses on youth employment, women empowerment, infrastructure development and sports, while also reducing the fiscal deficit.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that the Union Budget 2026-27 strikes a fine balance between India's aspirations and development.
The budget has allocated a total expenditure of ₹53.47 lakh crore and capital expenditure of ₹12.21 lakh crore, which will accelerate the development of roads, railways, digital infrastructure, green energy, healthcare, education, and industrial growth across the country.
Referring to Article 1 of the Constitution, which defines India as a "Union of States", the Minister said national development was inseparable from the financial strength and autonomy of the States. However, he alleged that this constitutional principle had been ignored in the present Bud
Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Sunday hailed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's 2026-27 budget as the "Yuva Shakti" Budget.
The Federation of Industry & Commerce of North Eastern Region (FINER) has expressed its satisfaction with the Union Budget 2026-27, describing it as a well-balanced, growth-oriented budget that addresses the needs of industry while maintaining fiscal discipline.
Noting that critical minerals, rare earths, and permanent magnets are a very important part of manufacturing sector today, Union Minister Electronics and Information Technology has hailed the Union Budget's announcement of Rare Earth Corridors to support the mineral-rich states and said i
Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta noted that the budget effectively replicates the success of previous religious and cultural corridor projects, driving comprehensive growth across all states and regions.
Speaking on the budget, Gogoi said, "Given its absolute power, the government appears to believe a budget for growth and development is unnecessary. Countries such as the US, the EU, and China have aggressive economic policies, and in comparison, this budget does not reflect the same leve
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Sunday praised the Union Budget 2026-27, emphasising that Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of the Indian economic system. He highlighted the increase in allocation from Rs 23,168 crore to Rs 24,566 crore, aimed at boosting GDP
Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh said, "This is a comprehensive and all-encompassing budget. As the Textile Minister, I can only say that this journey, started by PM Modi in 2014-15 from Rs 15-16 lakh, has now gone above Rs 53 lakh today.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday said that the Union Budget 2026 focuses on the poorer sections of society, the growing youth, farmers, and women, underlining the allocation of Rs 1.4 lakh crores for the state.