Union Budget presented for NDA allies, not for India; Maharashtra neglected: NCP (SP)

The NCP (SP) criticized the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, alleging that it primarily benefits NDA allies in the states of Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, neglecting Maharashtra. The Party's spokesperson Clyde Crasto accused the government of prioritizing certain states to maintain political support, suggesting that the budget was tailored to prevent the NDA government from collapsing.