The opposition criticizes the Union Budget, presented by Finance Minister Sitharaman, for favoring Andhra Pradesh and Bihar. Rahul Gandhi brands it ‘Kursi Bachao Budget,’ alleging JD(U) and TDP support. Congress accuses it of copying their manifesto. TMC and Mamata Banerjee criticize the budget, with Priyanka Chaturvedi highlighting special status denial for Maharashtra and inflation concerns.
