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Budget LIVE Reactions: `Budget lacks the vision for the employment sector`: Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
LIVE | Union Budget 2023-24 Latest Political Reactions: Today, on February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget for the fifth time in Parliament. During this time, Nirmala Sitharaman made many big announcements for different areas. Made big announcements for education, agriculture, railways, tourism, new income tax slab and for women. Following the presentation of the budget, check all the reactions from political circles here.
Highlights
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget 2023-24 in Parliament today (Wednesday), 01 February.
- The Finance Minister said that the world has considered the Indian economy as a shining star.
- The Finance Minister has also made a big announcement for the taxpayers.
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'There is nothing in this Budget for any section of society': Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
The Chief Minister Sukhu said the people were waiting for the "achhe din" as lured by the BJP in 2014. The Union government has lost its only opportunity to fulfill announcements as per the promises before the Lok Sabha elections to be held in 2024.
"The Budget lacks the vision for the employment sector and no reasonable thinking has been made in this direction. There is no mention of urban employment and farmers who were expecting a raising loan limit. There was no announcement for subsidies on the farming tools or fertilizers" Sukhu said.
'This Budget will prove to be a milestone in achieving the goal of `Antyodaya`: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar stated that the Budget 2023 presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman is not just a budget, but also a vision document of the `Amrit Kaal` of futuristic India.
"This budget is inclusive and futuristic, keeping in mind the empowerment of job professionals, youth, women and farmers. Special focus has been laid on infrastructure development, health, employment generation, housing, social welfare, farmers welfare, higher education, innovation and research, which will also be beneficial for Haryana," Khattar said.
‘Budget 2023 has Vision for Growth, Empowers 130 Crore Indians’: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
"This budget has a vision for growth and development. People in villages, women, rich or poor, everyone is going to benefit from this. This empowers 130 crore Indians. I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for preparing such a progressive budget," CM Yogi said.
'Why is Modi Govt not addressing 2 Important Aspects of Their Economic Mismanagement?': Surjewala
Hitting out at Modi government, Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala said, "Why is the Modi Govt not addressing two important aspects of their Economic Mismanagement? 1) Banking Sector - NPA Slippage of ₹36,34,049 Cr (36 Lakh Crore in 6 Yrs) 2) Stock Market Crash - Allegations of Insider Trading galore!"
'It is a Grocery Store Shopkeeper's Bill': Subramanian Swamy
Subramanian Swamy took a dig at the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and said, "Is this a Budget presented today? It is a grocery store shopkeeper's Bill — A decent Budget should disclose what are the Objectives. If it is GDP growth rate then disclose the level of investment and rate of return; the priorities, the economic strategy, & resource mobilisation."
'They are Unhappy Because They are in Opposition': Union Minister
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said, "They are unhappy because they are in opposition. They are unhappy because they see a very popular PM who has introduced a pragmatic shift and change in the nature of governance. This budget is for the common man."
'Better if Budget is More for Country Than a Party': BSP chief Mayawati
Bahujan Samajwadi Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Wednesday took a veiled jibe at the Centre for its Union Budget presented in the Parliament and said that it should be for the country instead of being for a party. The BSP chief said in a series of tweets, "Whenever the Centre talks about the beneficiaries of a scheme, it must remember that India is a vast country of about 130 crore poor people, labourers, deprived citizens, farmers etc. who are yearning for their Amrit Kaal. It is better if the budget is more for the country than for a party."
Jairam Ramesh Attacks FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Hitting out at Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Congress Leader Jairam Ramesh said, "In her budget speech, FM proudly announced huge incentives for green hydrogen, 50 new airports & heliports, coastal shipping, horticulture, grain storage. Quiz question: which politically powerful business group is either dominating, or has plans to dominate, these very sectors?"
'NO Roadmap to Build India's Future': Rahul Gandhi
Hitting out at the Modi government, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi tweeted, "Mitr Kaal Budget has: NO vision to create Jobs. NO plan to tackle Mehngai. NO intent to stem Inequality. 1% richest own 40% wealth, 50% poorest pay 64% of GST, 42% youth are unemployed- yet, PM doesn’t Care! This Budget proves Govt has NO roadmap to build India's future."
'Hydrogen Train will Come by December 2023': Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "The hydrogen train will come by December 2023 and will be designed and manufactured in India. First, it will run on heritage circuits like Kalka-Shimla and later it will be expanded to other places."
'CM Uddhav Thackeray Didn't Give Permission but now...': Railway Minister
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "Vande Bharat trains will also be manufactured in UP's Rae Bareilly. We are doing good progress on 'Bullet Train'. In Maharashtra, earlier CM Uddhav Thackeray didn't give permission but now all the permissions are there."
Railway Minister also said, "Now apart from ICF Chennai, Vande Bharat trains will be manufactured in Haryana's Sonipat and Maharashtra's Latur and it will fulfil PM Modi's dream of connecting every corner with Vande Bharat trains."
'This Budget will Touch 140 Crore Indians': Union Minister Piyush Goyal
Praising the government, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said, "This budget will touch 140 crore Indians & will impact their lives for a better future & prepare India to enter into Amrit Kaal with great confidence as a country which is working to a plan to make India a nation where everybody grows as the economy grows."
'Nothing for the Poor People': Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge
Hitting out at Modi government, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said, "Budget was presented by Modi govt keeping in view the upcoming Assembly polls in 3-4 states... There's nothing in the budget for poor people & to control inflation. No steps for jobs, to fill govt vacancies & MNREGA."
'Free From Sickle Cell Anaemia': An Important Announcement for the Ministry of Health in This Budget - Check
An important announcement was made in this budget for the Ministry of Health. Union Health Minister Mansukh L. Mandaviya said, "A govt lab will be opened for those doing research in the health sector. The country should be free from sickle cell anaemia when it is celebrating 100 years of independence."
'Respect for Women Increased': Smriti Irani
Praising the Union Budget, Union Minister Smriti Irani said, "I'd like to extend gratitude to PM Modi. I won't look at the Budget minutely. Going by today's pronouncements, I believe that in the budget, respect for women increased. I also welcome the announcement of National Digital Library for children & adolescents."
'Earlier Punjab was Missing From Republic Day, now Missing From Budget': Punjab CM
Hitting out at the government, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said, "Earlier Punjab was missing from Republic Day, now Punjab is missing from the budget. As a border state, we demanded Rs 1000 cr for BSF's upgradation, modernisation, anti-drone system, but nothing has been talked about in the budget."
'Budget has Taken Care of Farmers, Tribals, Women and Youth': Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the Union Budget has taken the interests of all sections of society, including women, farmers, middle class, youth and tribals into consideration.
'Disappointing Budget': DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran
DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran termed the budget as disappointing. He said the schemes announced for the states, but they have been asked to take care of themselves.
Allocation of Funds to Various Ministries in Budget 2023-24 - Check
During the budget, an allocation of Rs 2.41 lakh crore was made for the Ministry of Railways, which is the highest ever for this ministry.
'It's Amrit Kaal for Modi ji': AAP MP Sanjay Singh
The Aam Aadmi Party questioned Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's claim about doubling of per capita income since 2014, saying it is 'Amrit Kaal' for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, not for the common people of the country. AAP’s Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh tweeted, "Neither did the MSP of crops increase nor did the youth get employment. But this is Amrit Kaal for Modi ji."
'People Fallen Below the Poverty Level Again': PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has slammed the Union Budget 2023 and said, "This budget is the same that had been coming in for the last 8-9 yrs. Taxes increased, money not being spent on welfare schemes & subsidies. Tax is being collected by some crony capitalists & big businessmen. The public should benefit from taxes but it's breaking their backs. Instead of benefitting them (common people), welfare schemes and subsidies are being scrapped. People who had risen above the poverty level have fallen below the poverty level again."
Budget 2023: Chirag Paswan Praises FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP Chirag Paswan on Wednesday welcomed the Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and said it has taken care of every section of the society. He said, "I welcome the budget. Given the conditions that not only our country but the world has faced during COVID-19, I really welcome the Budget that the central government has presented."
'Budget as big hit as Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan': BSP MP
BSP leader Malook Nagar, a Lok Sabha member from Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday said the relief granted to the common people in the Union Budget has made it a hit like the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Pathaan. Nagar said, "The relief given to the common people in the Budget has made it a hit like the movie Pathaan."
'Budget only had fancy announcements': Cong Gen Secy KC Venugopal
"This budget isn't addressing real sentiment of country that's unemployment & price rise. It only had fancy announcements that were made earlier too but what about implementation? Only insurance companies were benefited from PM Kisan Yojana not farmers.": Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal
'Modi government has looted the country': Mallikarjun Kharge
There is inflation in every house, the common man is in trouble! There is nothing in the budget that would reduce the prices of everyday items. The Modi government has looted the country by increasing the prices of flour, pulses, milk, cooking gas!
'Give me Half an Hour and I will Show you how to Prepare a Budget': Mamata Banerjee
Terming the Union Budget "anti-people", West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, "This Union Budget is not futuristic, totally opportunistic, anti-people and anti-poor. It will benefit only one class of people. This Budget will not help to address the country's unemployment issue. It has been prepared with an eye to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The changes in the income tax slabs will not help anyone. There is no ray of hope in this Budget -- it is a dark budget. Give me half an hour and I will show you how to prepare a budget for the poor," she added.
'This budget will increase inflation': Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has slammed the Union Budget 2023 and said it does provide any relief from the increasing inflation. The AAP chief in a tweet said, "There is no relief from inflation in this budget. On the contrary, this budget will increase inflation There is no concrete plan to remove unemployment. Unfortunate to reduce education budget from 2.64% to 2.5% Reducing health budget from 2.2% to 1.98% is harmful."
'Hum Do Hamare Do': TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha Taunts Modi Government
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Shatrughan Sinha said on Wednesday that the Modi government had a big focus on 'Hum Do Hamare Do' in the Union Budget presented in Parliament. He said that there was nothing special for the middle-class people in the budget of the central government. Sinha said that the budget has been presented keeping in mind the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. There is nothing special to mention for middle-class people. Looking at the budget, it seems that it has been made for special care of 'Hum Do Hamare Do'.
'Disappointing Budget': Dimple Yadav
Samajwadi Party MP, Dimple Yadav said, "It's a Budget presented keeping the elections in mind, while some relaxation is given to the middle class. The government hasn't said anything about MSP for farmers, employment & youth. Railways are also ignored in this budget. It has been a disappointing budget."
'Tax Cuts are Welcome': Karti Chidambaram
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram said that the tax cuts were a 'welcome' move. He said, "I am a believer in a low tax regime. So, any tax cuts are welcome because giving more money into the hands of the people is the best way to boost the economy."
'This Budget Gives Priority to the Underprivileged': PM Modi
Following the presentation of the budget, PM Narendra Modi said, "This budget will build a strong foundation to fulfill the grand vision of a developed India. This budget gives priority to the underprivileged. I congratulate Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ji and her team for this historic budget."
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai Welcomes 5300 Crore Allocation for 'Upper Bhadra Project'
The Upper Bhadra Project, which is one of the major water irrigation projects of Karnataka, is now also considered as one of the national projects. Following the presentation of the budget, Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai said, "I welcome that 5,300 crores has been allocated for that project in this budget. It is a very important project for drought-hit regions and dry areas of central Karnataka. This project will help more than 1 lakh acres of land with water irrigation and drinking water project. We had a proposal to consider this as a national project. Consequently, 5300 crore has been granted. It is a welcome move."
'Their Habit of Jumlebaazi...': Tejashwi Yadav
Following the presentation of the budget, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav tweeted, "In 2014, the BJP government at the center said that: - In 2022, we will double the income of the farmers. It will give housing to everyone in 2022. It will give employment to 80 crore people by 2022. Now 2023 has also come but their habit of jumlebaazi has not gone. Bihar, which gave 100% MPs to the BJP, was once again cheated by the BJP in the budget."
'An aim of Serving 130 Crore Countrymen': UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Following the presentation of the budget 2023, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath tweeted, "The General Budget 2023-24 presented today has a resolution for the prosperity of 'New India', a vision of Antyodaya, and an aim of serving 130 crore countrymen."
'Huge Relief to Middle Class': Rajnath Singh Praises Nirmala Sitharaman
Following the presentation of the budget, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "The increase in Income Tax exemption limit to Rs 7 lakhs and several other tax related reforms will provide a huge relief to middle class including salaried individuals and retired people. I congratulate the FM and thank Pradhanmantri ji for taking this people friendly decision."
'This Budget will Lead us Towards Achieving our Goal of Becoming a $5 Trillion Economy': Rajnath Singh
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "The Union Budget 2023-24 is expected to bring about positive changes in the country that will lead us towards achieving our goal of becoming a $5 trillion economy and ‘Top Three’ economies within few years."
'BJP's Budget Further Increases Inflation and Unemployment': Akhilesh Yadav
Responding to the budget speech, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav tweeted, "The BJP is completing the decade of its budget, but if it did not give anything to the public earlier, what will it give now? BJP's budget further increases inflation and unemployment. Farmers, laborers, young people, women, job professionals, the business class do not have hope but despair because it is made to benefit only a few big people."
'Budget helping capitalists to loot more': AAP MP Sanjay Singh
Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh has called the new budget a tool for capitalists to loot more easily. Taking to Twitter, he said, "Neither farmer, Army or youth. No provision for anyone in the budget. The common man is still eager for Amrit in AmritKaal. Looting for capitalists became easy."
'Saptrishi to guide us through the Amrit Kaal': Giriraj Singh
Union Minister and BJP MP Giriraj Singh hails Union Budget 2023. The BJP leader said that "the seven priorities adopted in budget functions as the Saptrishi to guide us through the Amrit Kaal."
'Kitna Amrit Barsega Dekhna Baki Hai': AAP MP Sanjay Singh
Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh tweeted, "Nirmala ji said Amritkal has come. It remains to be seen how much 'Amrit' will be showered from the budget?"
'New India Rising Under the Leadership of PM Modi': MP CM Chouhan
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, "New India is rising under the leadership of PM Modi. My best wishes to the PM & FM for the presentation of the Union Budget 2023. Under the PM's leadership, a prosperous, powerful India is being built and our resolution is the welfare of the poor. The budget will take India ahead in this direction."
'This will be the Best Budget': Pralhad Joshi
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said, "This will be the best budget. This will be a pro-poor, pro-middle class budget:
'It will be a Pro-People Budget': Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai said, "India's economy is expected to grow at 6.8%. It will be a pro-people Budget that will support the growth of the economy."
'Our Economy is Good Compared to Other Countries': MOS Finance Karad
Minister of State for Finance Dr. Bhagwat K Karad said about the budget, "The country has made a good recovery from Covid-19. Looking at the Economic Survey, progress is being made in all sectors. Our economy is good compared to other countries. When the PM took oath in 2014, India was at 10th position in terms of economy, today it is at 5th position."
'I Have no Expectations From the Budget', Says Ex-Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday, when asked about his expectations of the budget, said, "I have no expectations from the budget, as this year, also, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget will be full of unfulfilled promises."
Union Budget 2023 Reactions: 'New Trains Should be run in Jagdalpur and Surguja Areas', Claims Chhattisgarh CM
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said before the budget, "There is a demand from the public that new trains should be run in Jagdalpur and Surguja areas. Earlier there used to be a Rail Budget, but now no such announcement is made separately. We have demanded that GST, Central Excise should be given to the state."
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget 2023-24 in Parliament today (Wednesday), 01 February. During this session, the Finance Minister said that the world has considered the Indian economy as a shining star. She said that there are 7 priorities in this budget. At the same time, while talking about the farmers, Nirmala Sitharaman said that emphasis will be laid on digital growth in the agriculture sector. With this, Nirmala Sitharaman said that the government's focus is on creating new jobs. The Finance Minister has also made a big announcement for the taxpayers. Now in the new tax regime, no tax will have to be paid on annual income up to Rs 7 lakh.