Budget has nothing for farmers: Punjab Government

Punjab, a non-BJP ruled State, and the Opposition in Haryana on Sunday expressed disappointment over the Union Budget, saying the Centre has once again failed to live up to the farmers’ expectations.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the Budget neither had any announcement regarding the minimum support price for farmers, nor did it provide any relief for industry and in taxes. “The central Government’s Budget once again fell short of Punjab’s expectations. This Budget made no concrete announcements on MSP for farmers, youth.

“No concrete steps were taken in this Budget to strengthen Punjab’s economy. As always, Punjab and Punjabis were treated step-motherly. The people of Punjab are hardworking and enthusiastic. Together, we will ensure Punjab stands firmly on its feet again,” said Mann in a post on X in Punjabi.