Senior Congress leader Selja criticized the Union Budget as a collection of “jumlas” and cautioned NDA members Nitish Kumar and N Chandrababu Naidu about celebrating too early. She raised concerns about the lack of a caste census and the perceived bias towards BJP-ruled states, emphasizing the need for broader consideration and equitable distribution of resources.
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- Senior Congress leader Selja criticized the Union Budget, calling it a collection of “jumlas” (rhetorical promises).
- Selja cautioned NDA members Nitish Kumar and N Chandrababu Naidu about celebrating their large share in the budget, warning that times could change quickly.
- She questioned how target groups like the poor, women, farmers, and youth were identified without a caste census.
- Selja accused the government of focusing on BJP-ruled states and neglecting others, highlighting regional disparities.
- She criticized the budget as “kursi bachao Budget” (seat-saving budget) and “vichlit Budget” (distressed budget).
- Selja pointed out the declining trust in the government, noting the reduction in the number of seats from 303 to 240.
- She lamented the halving of the agriculture budget and the neglect of the Swaminathan Committee report and MSP promises.
- Selja criticized the handling of MNREGA, emphasizing its importance during COVID-19 and promising a minimum wage of Rs 400 per day if Congress returns to power.
- She highlighted issues in education, healthcare, and employment, pointing out 10 lakh central vacancies and 2 lakh vacancies in Haryana.
- Selja condemned the government’s focus on renaming schemes instead of implementing effective policies, citing poor conditions in cities like Faridabad and Gurgaon.
