"One thing that I will say as an MP from Kerala is my profound disappointment that even in an election year, the BJP did not see fit, the government did not see fit to give my state what its fair share," he said.
Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Sunday raised concerns over the Union Budget 2026, questioning the government's approach on trade, investment, and defence expenditure.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R Ashoka, on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026, praising Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting a tax-neutral budget and highlighting key provisions for Karnataka, including railway
Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Sunday said that the union budget presented by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was expectedly quite disappointing, a press note stated.
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.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday described the Union Budget 2026-27 as a "very futuristic" blueprint, charting a roadmap for the next 25 years, including India's 2047 vision of 'Viksit Bharat'.
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.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal slammed the Union Budget 2026-27, saying it completely ignores Goa and lacks a plan to tackle rising inflation and unemployment.
The Union Budget 2026-27, presented in Parliament on Sunday, has increased public capital expenditure to Rs 12.2 lakh crore in FY 2026-27, with industry experts saying that the increased outlay will revitalise project pipelines.