Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Refutes Opposition's Budget Allocation Claims

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed misleading claims by opposition leaders about budget allocations for states. She emphasized that all states receive alLocation, referencing past budgets. Sitharaman defended the current budget's balance between fiscal prudence and social welfare. She highlighted the NDA regime's achievements in managing inflation and criticized the UPA's handling of MSP and agricultural funding.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has dismissed claims made by opposition leaders that states not mentioned in the Budget speech do not receive budgetary allocations.

In a Budget discussion in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman stressed that no state has been denied funds, highlighting similar practices in past UPA budgets.

She also defended the current budget's balance between social objectives and fiscal consolidation, noting improvements in inflation management and funding for agriculture under the NDA government.

(With inputs from agencies.)