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New Delhi: Krishna Hegde, a Shiv Sena leader, praised the Union Budget 2025-26 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, calling it the “Budget for Viksit Bharat,” which aims to help India emerge as a five trillion-dollar economy.
He highlighted the significant relief for the middle class, noting that there will be no income tax for incomes up to Rs 12 lakh, and Rs 12.75 lakh for salaried individuals (after accounting for the standard deduction). Hegde stated that “all countrymen are happy with the financial statement,” which he described as all-encompassing.
Focusing on employment-driven growth, he appreciated the emphasis on the agricultural and rural sectors, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and exports, while maintaining fiscal discipline to ensure economic stability. Additionally, he noted the budget’s incentives for the Information Technology sector and Electric Vehicles.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also praised the budget, describing it as a “Dream Budget for the Middle Class.” He expressed gratitude to Finance Minister Sitharaman for providing tax relief that benefits the middle class, referring to the budget as one that inspires hope and supports aspirations.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma thanked Prime Minister Modi and FM Sitharaman for prioritizing Assam’s needs in the Budget, satisfying long-standing demands. Madhya Pradesh’s Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Vishwas Sarang labeled the budget as both welfare-oriented and development-focused, emphasizing its commitment to GYAN – Garib (poor), Yuva (youth), Annadata (farmers), and Nari Shakti (women’s empowerment). He stated that the budget lays the groundwork for India to evolve into a developed nation by 2047.
Conversely, Congress leader and former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi criticized the budget as directionless, claiming that it would disproportionately benefit the rich and exacerbate poverty among the poor.
