Union Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman revises new tax regime slabs, raises standard deduction by Rs 25K

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CPI Rajya Sabha MP Binoy Viswam says, "The budget has a political vengeance as Kerala has been ignored. None of Kerala's demands have been taken by the government. It is a "Kursi bachao budget'. To pacify JD(U) and TDP they have taken some measures. At the cost of the pacification, all other states are suffering...Such a budget cannot be called the national budget."

Kharge calls Union Budget 2024 a 'copycat budget'

Echoing Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday termed the Union Budget as a "copycat" and alleged that it is not for the progress of the country but to save the Modi government.

This budget is a 'Jhunjhuna budget': Randeep Singh Surjewala

Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala says, "This budget is a 'Jhunjhuna budget'. This is a complete disappointment. There is no relief for farmers... No mention of employment generation has been in this budget. SC ST and OBC were completely wiped out from this budget... The middle class and working class haven't got any relief in tax exemption for the past 10 years..."

Rahul Gandhi slams Modi's 'kursi bachao budget', says it's a 'copy-paste' from Congress manifesto

Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday called the Union Budget a "kursi bachao budget" and claimed it makes "hollow promises" to BJP allies at the cost of other states, claimed that the budget was "copy and paste" job of the Congress manifesto for 2024 polls and previous budgets.

"'Kursi Bachao' Budget. Appease Allies: Hollow promises to them at the cost of other states. Appease Cronies: Benefits to AA with no relief for the common Indian. Copy and Paste: Congress manifesto and previous budgets," said the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

Budget ignored INDIA bloc-ruled states: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar says, "No INDIA alliance governments got anything. No opposition parties got anything including Karnataka. It is unfortunate and I never expected this from FM Nirmala Sitharaman."

Budget announcements will benefit Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath

"Under the guidance of PM Modi, in the new parliament of the country, the Finance Minister has laid down the general budget of the country which is -inclusive, development-oriented and one which will fulfil the aspirations of 140 cr people. In this general budget, there is unlimited potential for development. In this budget, 1,52,000 has been given for the prosperity of the farmers and also more than 3 lakh crore for women's empowerment. These are definitely going to help Uttar Pradesh... The new tax slabs announced in the budget are welcoming."

Very happy with budget: Kangana Ranaut

Kangana Ranaut, MP from Himachal's Mandi, says "Relief fund has been promised for Himachal Pradesh. We are very happy with the budget..."

Kerala's first BJP MP in Lok Sabha Suresh Gopi says, "It's a promising budget, taking care of the middle class..."

They took elements from our manifesto: Congress MP Karti Chidambaram

"I understand the political compulsions of catering to the demands of their alliance partners from Andhra Pradesh and Bihar. They have also taken some elements from our manifesto, especially the apprentice scheme. They also announce many new schemes..."