On July 24, 2024, members of the INDIA bloc alliance staged a protest against the Union Budget 2024, expressing strong dissatisfaction over its perceived discriminatory nature. The protest, led by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, highlights accusations that the budget neglects many states while favoring those governed by BJP allies. Despite their discontent, the Opposition plans to engage in the budget debate, with notable Congress leaders participating in the discussions.
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- Members of the INDIA bloc protested the Union Budget 2024 on July 24, 2024.
- The protest is scheduled to continue until the first meeting of the reconstituted NITI Aayog governing council on July 27.
- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the budget for failing to deliver justice and emphasized their fight for fairness.
- INDIA bloc leaders met at Kharge’s residence on July 23 to strategize their protest approach.
- Congress leader KC Venugopal accused the BJP-led government of undermining the budget’s concept and discriminating against many states.
- The budget included significant allocations for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, states governed by BJP allies.
- The Opposition claims that other states were neglected in the budget allocations.
- Despite the protest, Congress plans to actively participate in the budget debate.
- Congress will field Kumari Selja, Shashi Tharoor, and Praniti Shinde in the initial budget discussions.
- Congress chief ministers will not attend the NITI Aayog’s governing council meeting on July 27.
