Replying to the general discussion on the Budget, she said the Budget is in continuity of the interim Budget and subsumes its features.
Kerala Chief Minister and CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, and the Congress Chief Ministers of Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, and Telangana were the notable absentees from the meeting.
Members of the Congress’ youth wing under the leadership of its president Srinivas BV held the demonstration in front of its office.
Speaking about major themes, he said unemployment is the biggest challenge. The Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMEI) estimated the all India unemployment rate in June 2024 at 9.2 per cent. It may have come down, but a wrong picture has been projected.
Healthcare leaders noted the commendable efforts by the Finance Ministry to address long-term capacity building through the nine broad priorities with a clear roadmap.
It has nothing for farmers and youth, says the Rajya Sabha MP.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget 2024 on July 23.
Mallikarjun Kharge, voiced his discontent, stating, "Many didn't get justice (in Union Budget). We are fighting for justice."
Terming the budget ‘inequitable’ and highlighting several key areas of concern, Sukhu called for immediate revisions to address the needs of the wider population of the state.
This budget is against the federal structure of India, alleged Congress MP Pramod Tiwari, claiming that in the name of development, there was nothing in the Union Budget.
