Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Budget 2026-27: Mixed Reactions to Allocations
The Indian government has announced its budget for the year 2026-27.
There are different opinions about the budget.
Some people, like Mohammed Ali Shabbir, think the government did not give enough money for helping minority groups.
They say states like Telangana and Karnataka are spending more on minorities than the central government.
On the other hand, the budget for the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has increased a lot.
This extra money will be used for things like the national census, intelligence services, and border security.
The budget for Chandigarh has also been discussed.
Some people are unhappy because the budget for Chandigarh is less than before, and they think this will affect important services like education, health, and transportation.
The government says the reduction is because of changes in how electricity is managed in Chandigarh.
Overall, the budget has different impacts on different areas, and people have different opinions about it.
Government adviser Mohammed Ali Shabbir criticized the Union Budget for allocating only ₹3,400 crore for minority welfare, which is less than what some states spend individually.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) saw a significant increase in its budget, with a focus on the Intelligence Bureau, security, and the national Census.
Chandigarh's budget allocation was reduced by ₹437.66 crore, but officials attribute this to structural changes due to the privatization of the electricity department.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress criticized the reduced budget for Chandigarh, stating it would impact civic services and infrastructure.
The budget prioritizes core public services in Chandigarh, with significant allocations for education, housing, police, and health services.
- Who
- Government of India, Union Budget 2026-27
- What
- Allocation of funds for various sectors and departments
- When
- Budget presented on Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To drive growth, development, and address specific needs of various sectors
- Minority Affairs Allocation
- ₹3,400 crore
- MHA Total Expenditure
- ₹2,55,234 crore
- Intelligence Bureau Funding
- ₹6,782 crore
- Census Allocation
- ₹6,000 crore
- Chandigarh Budget Allocation
- ₹6,545.52 crore
- Education Allocation in Chandigarh
- ₹1,295.38 crore
- Police Allocation in Chandigarh
- ₹970.53 crore
- Health Services Allocation in Chandigarh
- ₹955.41 crore