Bihar appears to have got bonanza, why others so cruelly ignored, Congress on budget

way2barak, February 2: Taking a swipe at the Modi government over its budget announcements, the Congress said Bihar appears to have got a bonanza and asked why the other pillar of the NDA, Andhra Pradesh, has been so “cruelly ignored”.

Bihar remained in focus in the presentation of the Union Budget for the fiscal 2025-26 with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman making several announcements for the State, including setting up of a Makhana Board, financial support for western Kosi canal and support for enhancing capacity of IIT Patna.

Presenting her record eighth Union Budget in the Lok Sabha, the Finance Minister also announced that the Centre will establish a National Institute of Food Technology, entrepreneurship and management in Bihar and also facilitate greenfield airports there to meet the future needs of the State.

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said Bihar appears to have got a bonanza of announcements.

“It is natural since elections are due there later in the year. But why is (has) the other pillar of the NDA, namely Andhra Pradesh, been so cruelly ignored?” Mr. Ramesh said on X in an apparent reference to BJP allies JD(U) from Bihar and TDP from Andhra Pradesh.