Presenting the Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament today, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the budget, with its focus on the nine identified priorities, expedites the journey towards the goal of Viksit Bharat.
On the other hand, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan hit out at Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, alleging that the budget exhibits a discriminatory attitude towards the states, particularly, Kerala.
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal termed the Union Budget 2024 as extremely discriminatory and announced that the Indian National Congress (INC) Chief Ministers would be boycotting the NITI Aayog meeting scheduled for July 27.
Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, HD Kumaraswamy congratulated Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday for presenting the budget for the seventh consecutive time.
Rajasthan Minister KK Vishnoi lauded the Union Budget 2024 and said that it should not be looked at as the budget of 2024-25 only, but as one that focuses on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 2047.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said that the 2024-25 budget includes provisions to simplify tax rates, reduce taxes, and help middle-class families fulfil their dream of owning a home.
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 proposed that an Integrated Technology Platform be set up to improve outcomes under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), thereby ensuring consistency, transparency, timely processing, and better oversight for all stakeholders.
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Tuesday described budget 2024-25 as a pro-people and said it presents a golden opportunity for the Bengal government to utilise the funds allocated by the Centre effectively without diverting them for unauthorised purposes.
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.