INDIA Bloc Protests Against 'Discriminatory' Union Budget in Parliament
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi spearheaded a protest by the INDIA bloc in the Parliament complex against what they termed a discriminatory Union Budget. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget claims were challenged by leaders like Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge, highlighting unmet state needs.
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Members of the opposition INDIA bloc, led by Congress member Gaurav Gogoi, staged a protest in the Parliament complex on Wednesday against the recently presented Union Budget by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The opposition leaders labeled the budget as discriminatory and biased.
During an interview with ANI, Gogoi articulated that the Budget was unfair and ignored critical state concerns. He accused the government of disregarding local needs, stressing that the INDIA alliance's demonstration aims to highlight these issues.
Leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge participated in the rally, raising slogans and carrying placards denouncing the Budget. Kharge condemned the budget as deceitful and unjust, while other opposition figures highlighted its limitations in addressing state-level developmental needs.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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