INDIA Bloc MPs to Protest Against "Discriminatory" Union Budget in Parliament

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:18pm on 23 Jul 2024,Tuesday Politics

Opposition INDIA bloc MPs are set to protest in Parliament over the Union Budget, which they criticize as "discriminatory." They accuse the NDA government of favoring Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, led by JD(U) and TDP allies, while neglecting other states. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi dubbed it a "Kursi Bachao Budget," suggesting it aims to appease coalition partners. Congress leaders argue the budget mimics their manifesto, with P. Chidambaram highlighting adopted proposals. Mamata Banerjee's TMC and other parties also condemned the budget, labeling it a failure that fails to address key issues like unemployment and inflation.

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