Govt gave shells in name of peanuts in budget, says RJD MP Manoj Jha

Govt gave shells in name of peanuts in budget, says RJD MP Manoj Jha

New Delhi: A day after Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge commented that Bihar and Andhra Pradesh got “pakoda and jalebi” in the budget, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha on Thursday said the government has actually given “shells in the name of peanuts”. Asked about Kharge’s remarks on the Union Budget 2024-25 … Read more

Sitharaman, Kharge spar over ‘injustice’ to oppn-ruled states

Sitharaman, Kharge spar over ‘injustice’ to oppn-ruled states

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday sparred with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the House over the budget, with the former alleging that Opposition-ruled states have not received any funds, a charge Sitharaman dismissed. She said while allocations have been made, it is not possible to name each state in a … Read more

Kharge’s ‘mataji’, ‘pakoda-jalebi’ jibe at FM as he raises alleged discrimination against states in Budget

Kharge’s ‘mataji’, ‘pakoda-jalebi’ jibe at FM as he raises alleged discrimination against states in Budget

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said Bihar and Andhra Pradesh got “pakoda and jalebi” on their plates while other states got nothing as he raised the issue of alleged discrimination meted out to opposition-ruled states in the Union Budget. Engaging in raillery and hurling barbs at Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman … Read more

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

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

New Delhi: The INDIA bloc floor leaders meeting presided over by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge Tuesday night felt Opposition-ruled States were ignored in the union budget. In protest, the INDIA bloc parties-ruled States’ CMs and other representatives will boycott the Niti Ayog governing council meeting on July 27. India bloc MPs will hold a joint … Read more