In Rajya Sabha, Opposition says nothing in Budget for farmers, BJP calls it roadmap for the future

H D Deve Gowda of the JD(S) said, “Growth alone is not enough; employment must be the centre for policy thinking…We must ask ourselves honestly are we measuring success only by investment announcements or by dignified jobs created for our youth, especially in smaller towns and rural India…India’s future will be shaped in its cities and districts, not only in national corridors. Urban governance, water security, climate resilience, and regional balance deserve stronger attention.”

TMC member Saket Gokhale said: “The Budget is personality oriented, not policy oriented. This Budget has absolutely nothing as far as the young people of our country are concerned.” Gokhale said.

Rajeev Shukla of Congress raised the matter of the trade deal. “It is not correct for us to call this the best deal. Economists… have also written that this deal is tilted towards America,” he said. Among BJP members, Sujeet Kumar said the increase in the defence budget marks the government’s commitment to strategic interests. He also hailed announcements like that on setting up university townships and girls’ hostels. BJP MP Kavita Patidar said: “India is standing strong in midst of global chaos…the roadmap for the future is in Budget… the country’s progress is visible in the recent trade deals which have increased the country’s respect and strength.”