Budget skirts issues listed by economic survey, says Congress
Budget 2026: Opposition leaders P Chidambaram, Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, and Kanimozhi have strongly criticized the Union Budget. They claim it ignores major economic challenges like US tariffs, trade deficits, and unemployment. Critics also point to a poor management of finances and cuts in revenue and capital expenditure. The budget is described as directionless and anti-poor.
Budget 2026: Opposition leaders P Chidambaram, Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, and Kanimozhi have strongly criticized the Union Budget. They claim it ignores major economic challenges like US tariffs, trade deficits, and unemployment. Critics also point to a poor management of finances and cuts in revenue and capital expenditure. The budget is described as directionless and anti-poor.
