INDIA Bloc to Protest Against Union Budget in Parliament, Claiming Favoritism Towards BJP Allies

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:30pm on 23 Jul 2024,Tuesday Politics

The INDIA bloc will stage a protest at Parliament today, criticizing the Union Budget as discriminatory. Opposition leaders argue that the budget favors Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, which are governed by BJP allies, while neglecting other states. A meeting at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's residence saw leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Sharad Pawar express their discontent. The protest will start at 10:30 am. Additionally, Congress chief ministers will boycott the NITI Aayog meeting on July 27, citing the budget's perceived bias against opposition-ruled states.

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