NEW DELHI: Congress dubbed the Budget a "big let down" and "defeatist" because it accused the federal government of falling by the wayside instead of constructing belated efforts to resolve problems whilst the Left stated projects for the poor were an acknowledgment of deteriorating floor realities.
Congress president Rahul Gandhi tweeted, "4 years gone; still promising farmers a fair price. 4 years gone; fancy schemes, with no matching budgets. 4 years gone; no jobs for our youth. Thankfully, only one more year to go." And former finance minister P Chidambaram stated the federal government failed to boost exports, agriculture, healthcare, jobs, investment and supply tax relief.
At the same time, Congress which had driven entitlement programmes like rural job ensure and food safety, could have causes to be cautious of the possible enchantment of the ambitious medical health insurance and farm value give a boost to programmes.
Regional opposition parties were additionally crucial with BJD leader Bhartruhari Mahtab saying the emphasis on direct intervention in 115 districts was once an infringement of the authority of the states. He stated medical health insurance was once a welcome step but much is determined by implementation.
BSP supremo Mayawati additionally dubbed the Budget offered as anti-poor and pro-capitalists. She claimed the federal government confirmed little worry for the poor, labourers, farmers and the working class because of which unemployment is emerging and the chasm between the wealthy and the poor widening.
"The government has run out of ideas to boost exports. The finance minister has imposed additional customs duties to restrict imports. The Prime Minister's speech at — and the spirit of — Davos has been forgotten within a few days," stated Chidambaram.
"There is nothing to indicate that farmers' real income will rise. Farm sector distress will continue and deepen, putting in peril the lives of a majority of people primarily dependent on agriculture," he added and stated the math of the medical health insurance might be staggering and unviable.
CPM attributed the FM's speech in Hindi (in portions) and the price range's focus on agriculture to the federal government's belated realisation of floor realities.
Lok Sabha MP Mohammed Salim stated, "The party which talks about Mahabharat and Ramayana, forgot Eklavya; social outcasts still remain where they were. The Budget has nothing for minorities, and SCs, STs and OBCs have also not been prioritised."
RJD MP Jaiprakash Narain Yadav stated there's not anything within the Budget for Bihar, and that the guarantees made were hollow. "BJP magic is over. In the next elections, people will give BJP a 'shampoo wash' — the party will be wiped out," he stated.
Congress president Rahul Gandhi tweeted, "4 years gone; still promising farmers a fair price. 4 years gone; fancy schemes, with no matching budgets. 4 years gone; no jobs for our youth. Thankfully, only one more year to go." And former finance minister P Chidambaram stated the federal government failed to boost exports, agriculture, healthcare, jobs, investment and supply tax relief.
At the same time, Congress which had driven entitlement programmes like rural job ensure and food safety, could have causes to be cautious of the possible enchantment of the ambitious medical health insurance and farm value give a boost to programmes.
Regional opposition parties were additionally crucial with BJD leader Bhartruhari Mahtab saying the emphasis on direct intervention in 115 districts was once an infringement of the authority of the states. He stated medical health insurance was once a welcome step but much is determined by implementation.
BSP supremo Mayawati additionally dubbed the Budget offered as anti-poor and pro-capitalists. She claimed the federal government confirmed little worry for the poor, labourers, farmers and the working class because of which unemployment is emerging and the chasm between the wealthy and the poor widening.
"The government has run out of ideas to boost exports. The finance minister has imposed additional customs duties to restrict imports. The Prime Minister's speech at — and the spirit of — Davos has been forgotten within a few days," stated Chidambaram.
"There is nothing to indicate that farmers' real income will rise. Farm sector distress will continue and deepen, putting in peril the lives of a majority of people primarily dependent on agriculture," he added and stated the math of the medical health insurance might be staggering and unviable.
CPM attributed the FM's speech in Hindi (in portions) and the price range's focus on agriculture to the federal government's belated realisation of floor realities.
Lok Sabha MP Mohammed Salim stated, "The party which talks about Mahabharat and Ramayana, forgot Eklavya; social outcasts still remain where they were. The Budget has nothing for minorities, and SCs, STs and OBCs have also not been prioritised."
RJD MP Jaiprakash Narain Yadav stated there's not anything within the Budget for Bihar, and that the guarantees made were hollow. "BJP magic is over. In the next elections, people will give BJP a 'shampoo wash' — the party will be wiped out," he stated.
Oppn sticks to script, paints dire scenarios: ‘Defeatist & anti-poor’
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