Emphasizing the necessity for a budget that addresses the needs of the middle class and the underprivileged, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge praised the 1991 Budget presented by former Finance Minister Manmohan Singh, noting that it spurred India's growth trajectory.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Wednesday gave an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha and demanded a discussion over the "negligence" of Tamil Nadu in the Union Budget 2024 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday accused the Centre of neglecting Kerala and said that the budget presented in Parliament by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman displayed a discriminatory attitude towards the states.
"The budget for the financial year 2024-25 presented on Tuesday is truly a people-oriented budget. This budget is for the overall development of the poor, youth, women, and farmers. I want to thank Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the inclusive b
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.
Union Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday expressed gratitude to PM Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for allocating financial assistance to Himachal Pradesh after losses due to floods and other natural calamities.
In her budget speech in Parliament today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the budget proposals for customs duties intend to support domestic manufacturing, deepen local value addition, promote export competitiveness, and simplify taxation while keeping the interests of the gene
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented a disappointing budget without acknowledging any demands of the state.
"Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who also attended the meeting, has ignored the concerns of the people of Karnataka. We don't feel Kannadigas are heard, and hence there is no point in attending the NITI Aayog meeting," added the Karnataka Chief Minister.
Rajasthan Minister Avinash Gehlot hailed the union government for allocating Rs 3 lakh crore for schemes benefiting women and girls while sharing his views over the Union Budget.
After Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made major announcements for Bihar, Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha praised centers decision and called it a big step for the development of Bihar.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented the Union budget, which exempts customs duty on three cancer drugs and makes them affordable for patients.