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This is an archive article published on February 27, 2010

Budget reactions

It’s like a bubble as there are very nominal and token measures for evaluation of development programmes,besides poor measures against price rise...

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It’s like a bubble as there are very nominal and token measures for evaluation of development programmes,besides poor measures against price rise. The UPA has created a mirage for its vote bank.
Dr Neelam Gorhe,MLC and spokesperson,Shiv Sena

Totally disappointing. Aam admi will continue to suffer… Hike in duties on petroleum products will escalate the vicious circle.
Ram Naik,Former Petroleum Minister,BJP

The hike in fuel prices will result in an overall increase. ..We’ll have to wait and see whether the relief for the middle class in terms of tax slabs being changed actually works out.
Shirish Parkar,Spokesperson,MNS

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Sharad Pawar’s vision on agriculture has been reflected in the budget,which will give a boost to rural economy and empower the farmer. It has a lot for sectors like health,education,water,power,etc.
Gurunath Kulkarni,State general secretary,NCP

The hike in fuel prices will further escalate inflation,affecting at least 80 per cent of the people. The allocations for scheduled castes and tribes are not in ratio with their population.
Ramdas Athawale,Former MP and president,RPI (A)

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