Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Opposition Criticizes Union Budget 2024
The Union Budget 2024 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has received mixed reactions from various opposition leaders.
Kapil Sibal, a former minister, doubted that the budget would reduce the pain of the poor, citing the government's past record and the decline of the rupee against the US dollar.
He argued that the government focuses more on increasing the pleasure of the rich rather than helping the poor.
Ajay Rai, the Uttar Pradesh Congress President, criticized the budget for not addressing core issues like education, healthcare, and employment, and alleged that it benefits only the capitalist friends of the BJP.
In the Telugu states, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu welcomed the budget for proposing high-speed rail corridors that would benefit his state, while the Telangana government complained about being ignored by the Centre.
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka described the budget as disappointing and alleged injustice to the state.
Kalvakuntla Kavitha, a Telangana Jagruthi leader, also expressed disappointment, stating that Telangana has been pushed to the back of the queue.
Opposition leaders criticized the Union Budget 2024 for not addressing core issues and favoring certain groups.
Kapil Sibal doubted the budget would reduce the pain of the poor, citing the government's past record and the decline of the rupee.
Ajay Rai alleged the budget benefits only the capitalist friends of the BJP and fails to address education, healthcare, and employment.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu welcomed the budget for proposing high-speed rail corridors benefiting his state.
Telangana government and leaders criticized the budget for ignoring the state and not providing expected allocations.
- Who
- Opposition leaders including Kapil Sibal, Ajay Rai, Bhatti Vikramarka, and Kalvakuntla Kavitha
- What
- Criticism of the Union Budget 2024 for not addressing core issues and favoring certain groups
- When
- On the eve and after the presentation of the Union Budget 2024
- Where
- India, specifically Uttar Pradesh and Telugu states
- Why
- To highlight the government's failure to address the needs of the common people and regional disparities
- Budget Presenter
- Nirmala Sitharaman
- Budget Duration
- 85 minutes
- High-Speed Rail Corridors in Telangana
- 3 out of 7
- BJP MPs from Telangana
- 8
Sources
Govt’s past record suggests Budget unlikely to reduce pain of poor: Sibal
Congress questions Modi govt’s economic record ahead of Budget
‘Capitalist Budget’ benefits BJP’s capitalist friends: UP Congress chief
