Mayawati's Take on Budget 2025

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) President Mayawati expressed her dissatisfaction with the Union Budget 2025, highlighting its focus on political interests rather than addressing the pressing issues faced by the Indian populace. She emphasized the struggles of inflation, poverty, unemployment, and the lack of basic facilities such as roads, water, and education.

Key Budget Updates

Significant updates from the Budget 2025 include changes in the income tax regime, with no income tax up to Rs 12 lakh income, and a comparison between the new and old income tax regimes to determine the better option for salaried middle-class taxpayers.

Opposition's Reaction

Opposition MPs, led by Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, staged a walkout in the Lok Sabha during the Budget speech, demanding a discussion on the Mahakumbh stampede incident. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh criticized the budget for favoring NDA-ruled states like Bihar while neglecting others such as Andhra Pradesh.