Budget an attempt to influence middle class, says Alathur MP K. Radhakrishnan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget an attempt to influence middle class, says Alathur MP K. Radhakrishnan

The Hindu  

K. Radhakrishnan, MP, has described the budget as disappointing and discriminatory. Mr. Radhakrishnan said that the budget did not propose anything to address the problem of unemployment or to improve the basic needs of the vast majority of the population. He said that the budget was an attempt to influence the middle class, which comprises a small section of the population. But the budget has totally ignored that genuine demand,” said Mr. Radhakrishnan. The Alathur MP said that the budget also ignored Wayanad, Vizhinjam port as well as the growing issue of man-animal conflict.

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2025 budget focused on liqour revenue, Muslim welfare: Karnataka BJP
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

2025 budget focused on liqour revenue, Muslim welfare: Karnataka BJP

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Opposition BJP and JDS criticised the budget presented by CM Siddaramaiah on Friday. BJP strongman and former CM BS Yediyurappa slammed the budget claiming that it deviates from the path of development. The most alarming aspect, according to Yediyurappa, is the State Government’s inaction regarding farmers, despite rampant cases of suicides by farmers. The budget, the former CM …

Budget aimed at appeasing minorities, says BJP
3 weeks ago

Budget aimed at appeasing minorities, says BJP

The Hindu  

The BJP said that the State Budget for 2025-26 is aimed at appeasing minorities. Satish Kumpala, president, Dakshina Kannada unit of the party said in a statement that announcing 4% reservation in public works contracts for Muslims and focusing heavily on provisions aimed at benefiting the Muslim community, while overlooking the needs of other marginalised groups such as SCs, STs, …

MP says Budget is ‘anti-people’
3 weeks ago

MP says Budget is ‘anti-people’

The Hindu  

Member of Parliament Jagadish Shettar has called the State Budget an ‘anti-people Budget’. The 16th Budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has shown that the State is bankrupt. Mr. Siddaramaiah, who considered himself an economic expert, has derailed the State’s finances. It only presents old schemes as new, he said “Injustice has been done to the Hindus, and Muslim appeasement …

Union Budget is pro-rich, says Opposition
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget is pro-rich, says Opposition

The Hindu  

Terming the Union Budget “pro-rich”, Opposition members in the Lok Sabha on Friday urged the Modi government to improve the condition of the common people, farmers and agriculture workers, youth, small and medium enterprises, among others. “It failed to address the grievances of the farmers,” Mr. Gandhi said, adding that the “misplaced priorities” of the government led to the closure …

PM Modi rally in Delhi: ‘BJP only party to respect middle class, Budget fulfils Modi’s guarantees’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi rally in Delhi: ‘BJP only party to respect middle class, Budget fulfils Modi’s guarantees’

The Hindu  

Lauding the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said only the BJP respected the middle class of the country and the Budget was focused on ensuring that “Modi’s Guarantees” were fulfilled. Delhi Assembly elections 2025: Full coverage Addressing his final rally in the capital at R.K. Puram ahead of the Delhi Assembly election in …

Maharashtra Opposition slams Budget 2025 as Bihar-centric; State Government hits back
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Opposition slams Budget 2025 as Bihar-centric; State Government hits back

The Hindu  

The Opposition parties in Maharashtra slammed the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as ‘Bihar budget’. While the Nationalist Congress Party, the Congress and the Shiv Sena UBT hit out at the Budget for open favouritism, the State Bharatiya Janata Party and its governing allies claimed that it was a ‘revolutionary Budget transforming rural India.’ Union Budget 2025 …

Balanced budget has accepted Rajasthan Govt proposals, says State CM; Opposition complains of neglect
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Balanced budget has accepted Rajasthan Govt proposals, says State CM; Opposition complains of neglect

The Hindu  

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday said the 2025-26 Union Budget had presented a proper balance of economic development, social inclusion and environment protection, while taking important steps towards realising the vision of a developed India. Pradesh Congress Committee president Govind Singh Dotasra said Rajasthan had once again been discriminated against and it was not even mentioned in …

Farmers, public disappointed with Budget 2025
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Farmers, public disappointed with Budget 2025

The Hindu  

The general public of Madurai have largely expressed their disappointment over the Budget presented in Parliament by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday. Raman, a Madurai-based farmer and leader of Tamil Nadu Anaithu Vivasaya Sangathin Oringinaipu Kuzhu, said the Budget was a big disappointment for the farmers. The Finance Minister had said schemes would benefit 1.75 crore farmers, but …

Chhattisgarh CM praises ‘historic’ Budget; Opposition says nothing in it for people
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh CM praises ‘historic’ Budget; Opposition says nothing in it for people

The Hindu  

Lauding the Union Budget for the upcoming year, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Saturday called it historic and revolutionary for the upliftment of the middle class and working classes of the society. Respecting the tax payers and middle class of the country, the Modi government has taken a decision which people could not even imagine, where in the …

Budget brings cheers to salaried, middle class and elderly
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget brings cheers to salaried, middle class and elderly

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Despite focusing on the four pillars of society -- poor, women, youth and farmers -- in Union Budget 2025-26, the government on Saturday brought cheer to the faces of salaried, middle class and elderly people as it announced a big bonanza on their personal income-tax in putting more money in their hands. With some “hits and misses”, the …

Centre continues neglecting Karnataka, says DK district Congress
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Centre continues neglecting Karnataka, says DK district Congress

The Hindu  

Stating that the Union Budget 2025 a disappointing one, the Dakshina Kannada District Congress Committee on Saturday, February 1, said the centre has continued neglecting States that were on the development path. MLC and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee Working president Manjunatha Bhandary said the Budget was hostile to Karnataka, and added the BJP MPs did little to get funds to …

Middle class’s dream budget: Kishan Reddy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Middle class’s dream budget: Kishan Reddy

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy hailed the Union Budget of 2025-26 as a dream budget for the middle class. The budget introduces major economic reforms to enhance ‘Ease of Doing Business’, expand access to funds for MSMEs, startups, and entrepreneurs, and foster a strong investment environment,” Mr. Reddy said. He added that the budget strengthens Centre-State cooperation to …

Disappointing for all sections alike, says Wahab
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Disappointing for all sections alike, says Wahab

The Hindu  

The Budget presented by the Finance Minister failed to meet the expectations of the people, neglecting key issues like unemployment, price rise, and social welfare, said P.V. “The Budget has failed the people belonging to all sections of our society,” he said, adding that it betrayed farmers, students, migrant labourers, minorities, backward communities, scheduled caste and scheduled tribe alike. “Though …

Budget 2025: Budget Offers Big Tax Breaks for Middle Class, Says Jyotiraditya Scindia | ABP NEWS
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Budget Offers Big Tax Breaks for Middle Class, Says Jyotiraditya Scindia | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

The recent budget offers substantial tax relief to the middle class, with exemptions up to 12 lakh rupees and income tax reductions for high earners, ranging from 40% to 25%. By providing tax relief, the government encourages the middle class to invest in skills development, adopt technologies like AI, and contribute to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. This unprecedented tax relief, which …

India's Budget 2025: Will the 2025 Budget Offer Relief to the Middle Class? | ABP NEWS
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's Budget 2025: Will the 2025 Budget Offer Relief to the Middle Class? | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

India's 2025 budget process reflects the government's continued focus on economic growth and structural reforms. There is also a continued focus on agriculture, labor reforms, and strengthening the capital expenditure framework to ensure long-term growth. Additionally, the government’s commitment to rural economies and small-scale industries remains strong, aligning with the push for textile sector reforms and regional economic development. This …

Budget memes: Mandatory ‘middle class’ memes make a comeback: ‘Meri rooh ka parinda phadphadaaye’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget memes: Mandatory ‘middle class’ memes make a comeback: ‘Meri rooh ka parinda phadphadaaye’

Hindustan Times  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting Union Budget in the Lok Sabha today. This is the union minister’s 8th consecutive Budget, where she is outlining the fiscal policies, revenue proposals, and taxation reforms of the government and make other significant announcements. As people eagerly wait to know more about the announcements, many are taking to X to share their anticipations …

Budget 2025: Neither a halwa, nor a biryani
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Neither a halwa, nor a biryani

New Indian Express  

The FM claimed the government will forego Rs 1 lakh crore through this relief to the salaried class, which could benefit 1.5 million people, as per the tax statistics for the assessment year 2023-24. The budget seeks to ‘get more in the way’ through a series of measures on import duties, setting up of new boards, councils and committees and …

Modi hints at special provisions for poor, middle classes in Budget
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Modi hints at special provisions for poor, middle classes in Budget

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hinted at the possibility of a generous Budget for the poor and middle classes. The Prime Minister’s remarks a day before the third Modi government will present its second full Budget hinted towards the Budget with something out of the ordinary for the poor and the middle classes. It remains to be seen whether …

Many chefs who bake the budget
2 months, 1 week ago

Many chefs who bake the budget

New Indian Express  

In a few days from now, Nirmala Sitharaman will present her eighth budget, a record for an Indian finance minister. I keep defending industry even when people provocatively ask me what I would like to tell the private sector.” The finance minister’s decisions depend on numerous inputs. The minister would also hold meetings with captains of industry, trade unions and …

Contrasting Views on Telangana State Budget Allocation: Reactions on the Budget
8 months ago

Contrasting Views on Telangana State Budget Allocation: Reactions on the Budget

Deccan Chronicle  

Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. Rama Rao- BRS working president The allocation of Rs.72,659 crore for agriculture and allied sectors shows the Congress government's recognition of agriculture as the backbone of the state's economy. Allocations to relieve farmers of the loan burden with Rs.2 lakh waiver at one go, Rythu Bima, crop insurance, paddy bonus, …

Opposition slams Budget, Rahul Gandhi calls it ‘Kursi Bachao’ exercise
8 months ago

Opposition slams Budget, Rahul Gandhi calls it ‘Kursi Bachao’ exercise

Hindustan Times  

Opposition parties on Tuesday slammed the 2024-25 Budget with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi calling it a “Kursi Bachao” exercise appeasing allies, and cronies, offering no relief for the common Indian and a copy and paste of his party’s manifesto and previous budgets. The Budget had pleased just two people while ignoring the interests of 140 crore Indians.” Kharge claimed the …

India’s Modi sets aside billions for jobs, allies in post-election budget
8 months ago

India’s Modi sets aside billions for jobs, allies in post-election budget

Al Jazeera  

The budget lays out funds for rural programmes, to create jobs and for two states ruled by coalition members. India’s government has assigned billions of dollars for job creation and regions run by key coalition partners in a budget aimed at cementing the coalition and winning back voters after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s election setback. Tax changes unveiled in the …

BJP leaders criticise Budget while Congress leaders welcome it
1 year, 1 month ago

BJP leaders criticise Budget while Congress leaders welcome it

The Hindu  

BJP leaders have criticised the Budget while Congress leaders have welcomed it. Satish Jarkiholi, Minister for Public Works, welcomed the Budget saying it aimed at creating an equal society with universal welfare and creation of equal opportunities. Setting up the Basavana Bagewadi Development Board, translation in to Kannada of works by Babu Jagajivan Ram, Periyar, Lohia and Narayan Guru are …

Letters to The Editor — February 2, 2024
1 year, 1 month ago

Letters to The Editor — February 2, 2024

The Hindu  

Budget, a closer reading The Interim Budget sounds more like an election campaign pamphlet than a Budget that addresses critical issues. Balasubramaniam Pavani, Secunderabad The Indian masses, who are already facing unprecedented inflation and alarming unemployment, pinned their hopes on the Interim Budget, but to no avail. Khosla, Chandigarh The Interim Budget deserves praise as it shuns populist measures and …

BJP slams ‘unrealistic’ budget proposals
2 years, 1 month ago

BJP slams ‘unrealistic’ budget proposals

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Terming the state budget as nothing but a farce and an election stunt, the state BJP described as a particularly disappointing one for SCs, STs, BCs and EBCs. In a statement here on Monday, the party’s state president Bandi Sanjay Kumar pointed out that if the government had to waive-off crop loans up to Rs one lakh, it should …

A raft of concessions amid consolidation: The Hindu Editorial on Union Budget 2023-24
2 years, 1 month ago

A raft of concessions amid consolidation: The Hindu Editorial on Union Budget 2023-24

The Hindu  

If budget making is a complex task, interpreting the Union Budget can be hazardous given the amount of fine print that one has to pore over. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s fifth Budget, and the current Bharatiya Janata Party-led government’s final full-fledged one before next year’s general election, ticks all the right boxes on the face of it. Terming it the …

Budget remains hot topic on Twitter
2 years, 1 month ago

Budget remains hot topic on Twitter

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Union Budget-2023 was the hot topic on Twitter on Wednesday, with trending tags, opinions and comments all revolving around the country’s finances, especially taxes and cuts. Discussions centred on topics like ‘No Tax’, ‘3.3% GDP’, ‘income tax’, ‘7 lakhs’, ‘New Tax Regime’, ‘Rs.7’ as the Budget announcements started trickling in. New tax reforms, focus on infrastructure, tourism, agriculture …

Not Amrit Kaal, but 'Mitr Kaal Budget'; Rahul Gandhi says, 'PM doesn't care'
2 years, 1 month ago

Not Amrit Kaal, but 'Mitr Kaal Budget'; Rahul Gandhi says, 'PM doesn't care'

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Gandhi termed Nirmala Sitharaman's Amrit Kaal Budget as 'Mitr Kaal' Budget implying that it will only benefit the rich with nothing for the poor and the unemployed population of the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi too mentioned Amrit Kaal as he hailed Nirmala Sitharaman's budget which will fulfil the dreams of aspirational India. Playing on the word, Rahul Gandhi …

Budget envisions prosperous and inclusive India: Gadkari
2 years, 1 month ago

Budget envisions prosperous and inclusive India: Gadkari

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Road minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said that the Budget presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman envisions a prosperous and inclusive India. “Driving the country to ‘Aatmanirbharta’, this budget will equip India with new-age infrastructure, decline imports and strengthen the energy sector with a futuristic approach.” Gadkari added that inclusive development, reaching the last mile, infrastructure and investment, …

Budget 2023-24: PM Modi lauds Budget, says 'Amrit Kaal’s first budget provides foundation for developed India'
2 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2023-24: PM Modi lauds Budget, says 'Amrit Kaal’s first budget provides foundation for developed India'

Firstpost  

This budget is for a sustainable future further encouraging green energy, green growth, green infrastructure, and green jobs. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauds the Union Budget 2023-24 presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Calling it “Amrit Kaal’s first budget,” the PM said that the Budget gives priority to the deprived and will fulfil the dreams of the …

DC Edit | Make middle class growth engine in coming Budget
2 years, 4 months ago

DC Edit | Make middle class growth engine in coming Budget

Deccan Chronicle  

Discussions on what should be in the next Union Budget are now taking place between policymakers, finance ministry officials, economists, experts and several interest groups, ranging from industry bodies to those in specific domains. The middle classes are not seen as too crucial and are all but forgotten except when it comes to two aspects — changes in income-tax slabs …

Focus of Budget on providing basic amenities to poor, middle class, youth: PM Modi
3 years, 1 month ago

Focus of Budget on providing basic amenities to poor, middle class, youth: PM Modi

India Today  

The focus of the Union Budget is on providing basic amenities to the poor, middle class and youth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. This Budget focuses on providing basic amenities to the poor, middle class and youth, he said adding that his government is working on the saturation of basic facilities. BUDGET IS PEOPLE-FRIENDLY In a televised statement on Tuesday, …

Farmers describe 2022 Union Budget as disappointing
3 years, 1 month ago

Farmers describe 2022 Union Budget as disappointing

The Hindu  

The Union Budget 2022-23 has evoked negative response from farmers who said provisions for agriculture were disappointing and even silent on their key demands. Kurubur Shanthakumar of Federation of Farmers’ Organisations said that the budget seems to be tailor-made for big-time private investors while there is no mention of some of their demands, including implementation of the recommendations of Swaminathan …

Modi govt's 'zero sum budget' has nothing for middle class, poor & farmers, says Rahul Gandhi
3 years, 1 month ago

Modi govt's 'zero sum budget' has nothing for middle class, poor & farmers, says Rahul Gandhi

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday dubbed the Union Budget for 2022-23 as a "zero sum budget", saying it has nothing for the salaried, middle class and the poor. His comments came soon after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2022 in Parliament. Nothing for - Salaried class - Middle class - The poor & deprived - Youth …

Budget is betrayal of salaried, middle classes, nothing for farmers and youth: Congress
3 years, 1 month ago

Budget is betrayal of salaried, middle classes, nothing for farmers and youth: Congress

India Today  

The Congress on Tuesday accused Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of betraying the country’s salaried and middle classes by not announcing any relief measures for them in the Union Budget. Congress general secretary and chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the salaried and the middle classes have been affected due to pay cuts and high inflation. Terming …

Budget 2022: Netizens Post Dank Memes On 'Middle Class' Aspirations After FM Sitharaman's Speech
3 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2022: Netizens Post Dank Memes On 'Middle Class' Aspirations After FM Sitharaman's Speech

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Union Finance Minister presented the Budget for the year 2022-23 in the parliament today. A Twitter user took a dig at the opposition saying, “@PChidambaram_IN @Swamy39 @RahulGandhi @MamataOfficial @yadavakhilesh @ashokgehlot51 budget dekh rahe Ho Na. A memer posted a well-known meme template with the caption, “Middle Class watching the Budget only for Income Tax Slab announcement.” Middle …

Did Scam 1992's 'Harshad Mehta' Accurately Predict Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2021?
4 years, 1 month ago

Did Scam 1992's 'Harshad Mehta' Accurately Predict Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2021?

News 18  

If you missed out on 2020’s most bad-ass Indian web series of the year, ‘Scam 1992’ which was streaming on Sony Liv, created a cult following in India for its content: the rise and fall of stockbroker Harshad Mehta. After India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shared the Union Budget 2021 on Monday, posted a clip of a scene from ‘Scam …

Indians Flood Twitter With The Most Middle Class Memes as Sitharaman Announces Budget 2021
4 years, 1 month ago

Indians Flood Twitter With The Most Middle Class Memes as Sitharaman Announces Budget 2021

News 18  

Union budget and middle-class memes go hand in hand. The finance minister speech that commenced at 11 am on Monday is expected to provide relief to the middle class by way of income tax benefits as well as focus on higher spending on health amid the coronavirus pandemic as well as defence amid strained ties with neighbours. Chai wala bhaiya …

Highlights: Budget will drive economic revival post Covid-19, says India Inc
4 years, 1 month ago

Highlights: Budget will drive economic revival post Covid-19, says India Inc

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her third Budget, the Budget which was like never before, in Parliament on Monday. This was the first digital Budget presentation, where the finance minister read out the speech from a tab, made in India. The Budget allocated ₹35,000 crore for Covid-19 vaccines Prime Minister Narendra Modi, defence minister Rajnath Singh, home minister Amit Shah …

Meet the BJP's 'Fantastic Four' who are driving Budget 2020
5 years, 1 month ago

Meet the BJP's 'Fantastic Four' who are driving Budget 2020

India TV News  

Seventy-two hours from now, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting the Union Budget, 2020 amid diving GDP projections, the country losing its coveted title of the world's fastest-growing economy to China, and a worrying fiscal deficit expected to surpass projected 3.3 per cent. Even as all eyes will on the Budget, there is a "fantastic four", as they are …

Union Budget 2019: TRS calls budget pro-rich, a burden on poor
5 years, 8 months ago

Union Budget 2019: TRS calls budget pro-rich, a burden on poor

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: With no major allocations in the Union Budget, the TRS said the Centre had ignored Telangana state and termed the 2019-20 Budget presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman as “pro-rich” and a “burden” on the poor. Addressing the media in New Delhi, TRS floor leader and Khammam MP Nama Nageswara Rao said the Centre’s Har Ghar Jal programme was …

BJP set to harvest budget gains after central bank serves a rate cut gift
6 years, 1 month ago

BJP set to harvest budget gains after central bank serves a rate cut gift

Live Mint  

The Reserve Bank of India’s move on Thursday to cut interest rates and offer concessions to farmers further bolstered the Bharatiya Janata Party’s chances in the run up to the general elections, as it addressed the concerns of key sections of the electorate, including the middle class. Small farmers will also benefit with the RBI announcing the enhancement of collateral-free …

Opinion | Nothing interim about this poll- oriented budget
6 years, 1 month ago

Opinion | Nothing interim about this poll- oriented budget

Live Mint  

In an election year, when the ruling party faces a stiff challenge from the opposition, the interim budget was bound to have patently visible political overtones. The CSDS-Lokniti National Election Studies estimate that the Indian middle class could well account for 30% of eligible voters. It would be interesting to see whether the concessions announced in this year’s budget can …

Budget 2019: It’s populism at play ahead of poll season
6 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2019: It’s populism at play ahead of poll season

Live Mint  

The National Democratic Alliance sounded the poll bugle on Friday with finance minister Piyush Goyal focusing on farmers and socially and economically weaker sections, besides reaching out to the middle class, in his budget speech. Goyal also reduced the tax burden on the middle class by announcing a tax rebate on income of up to ₹5 lakh for individual taxpayers, …

Budget 2019: Benefits, quota skewed towards minorities, 'majority' middle class ignored; will Jaitley remedy this?
6 years, 2 months ago

Budget 2019: Benefits, quota skewed towards minorities, 'majority' middle class ignored; will Jaitley remedy this?

Firstpost  

What is worse is that the middle class which can invest in education finds that the quality of education in schools is so poor that the educated cannot find jobs very easily. If one takes away another 10 percent of the population as comprising the rich and the affluent, you have a middle class which makes up the remaining 60 …

Baba Ramdev on India TV Budget Samvaad: 'Middle class not happy with budget, there should be no tax on income up to Rs 5 lakh'
7 years, 1 month ago

Baba Ramdev on India TV Budget Samvaad: 'Middle class not happy with budget, there should be no tax on income up to Rs 5 lakh'

India TV News  

Baba Ramdev on India TV Budget Samvaad: 'Middle class not happy with budget, there should be no tax on income up to Rs 5 lakh' Yoga guru Baba Ramdev today said that the middle class is not happy with the Union Budget 2018-19, which was presented by the Modi government on Thursday. Yoga guru Baba Ramdev today said that the …

Tharoor Accuses Govt of Slashing Budget on Social Welfare Schemes
9 years ago

Tharoor Accuses Govt of Slashing Budget on Social Welfare Schemes

The Quint  

Opposition in Lok Sabha on Thursday accused the government of slashing expenditure on various social sector schemes, cutting food and fertiliser subsidies and burdening the common man through the latest budget by doing nothing to check rising prices. They were also critical of the government on the black money issue, saying the common man has got nothing despite the Prime …

‘Budget lacks political boldness’
9 years ago

‘Budget lacks political boldness’

The Hindu  

>The Union Budget lacks political boldness as the government has frittered away its political capital on issues irrelevant to the economy, said political scientist and president and chief executive of Centre for Policy Research Pratap Bhanu Mehta. The Government’s political capital has been spent cultural battles,” Mr. Mehta said, addressing select economists and analysts at the Union Budget 2016-17 seminar …

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