INDIA bloc alleges " budget discrimination", its CMs to boycott Niti Ayog meet

Opposition-ruled States' leaders from the INDIA bloc express discontent over the recent union budget, citing discrimination. They plan to boycott the Niti Ayog meeting on July 27 as a form of protest. Congress and allies raise concerns about the government's approach towards federalism. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee may also join the boycott or attend to register a protest and then leave, as per sources.