Opposition Protests Union Budget, Alleges Discrimination

INDIA bloc MPs, including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Akhilesh Yadav, protested in Parliament against alleged discrimination in the Union Budget. They accused the government of neglecting opposition-ruled states and jeopardizing India's federal structure. The protest aimed to highlight the perceived injustices and demand equal treatment for all states.

INDIA bloc MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, staged a protest in Parliament on Wednesday, alleging discrimination against opposition-ruled states in the Union Budget. Rahul Gandhi called the budget an 'assault on the sanctity of India's federal structure.'

Prominent leaders such as Sonia Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, and MPs from Congress, TMC, Samajwadi Party, DMK, and the Left joined the protest, demanding equal justice for all states. Kharge criticized the budget, calling it deceptive and anti-people.

Rahul Gandhi shared a picture of the protest on his WhatsApp channel, stating the INDIA bloc would continue to fight for the rights of all states. Protestors held placards with messages like 'We want India budget, not NDA budget.' The MPs voiced concerns of neglect and discrimination, particularly against Uttar Pradesh, highlighting the broader dissatisfaction with the budget.

(With inputs from agencies.)