Yogi Adityanath hails Budget, says it will fulfil aspirations of all sections of society

Opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh however, criticised the Budget and said that it would benefit only a ‘few rich people’ and further increase inflation and unemployment.

The Union Budget on Wednesday evoked mixed reactions in Uttar Pradesh.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the Budget and described it as a Budget for ‘New India’ which aims to serve 130 crore people of the country. The Opposition parties criticised the Budget and said it would benefit only a ‘few rich people’ and would further increase inflation and unemployment.

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“The Budget will fulfil the expectations and aspirations of all sections of society, it talks about the vision for New India, the country’s prosperity and aims to serve 130 crore Indians,” Mr. Adityanath said in a tweet.

The Chief Minister added that the Budget will prove to be a milestone in the direction of making India an economic superpower and fulfilling the resolution of ‘developed India’ presented during the Amrit Mahotsava.

He also congratulated the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the Budget.