Prayagraj MP Lambasts Union Budget 2026 as 'Corporate Budget' with No Relief for Common People
Reacting sharply to the Union Budget presented in Parliament on Sunday, Allahabad Member of Parliament Ujjwal Raman Singh launched a scathing critique, stating that when there is nothing to give to the common people, it is branded as a Budget for a developed India. Singh emphasized that this Budget has absolutely nothing for the common people; it is essentially a corporate Budget designed to make the rich even richer.
Disappointment Over Lack of Allocations for Prayagraj
MP's representative Vinay Kushwaha revealed that Singh was profoundly disappointed after hearing the Budget in the House, as no specific allocations were made for Prayagraj. Key promises remained unfulfilled, including the establishment of an AIIMS to enhance the healthcare system, the revival of the Naini industrial area as pledged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014, and any announcement regarding the Lohgara refinery. This omission has sparked concerns about regional development priorities.
Samajwadi Party Joins Criticism, Highlights Uttar Pradesh Neglect
Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party functionaries strongly asserted that the Union Budget failed to provide any special attention to Uttar Pradesh, despite the state grappling with the greatest needs and pressing problems. MLC Mansingh Yadav pointed out that while the government secures the maximum number of MPs from UP, the Budget offers neither concrete relief for farmers nor a viable plan for employment generation, leaving critical issues unaddressed.
Allegations of Capitalist-Focused Budgeting
State secretary Narendra Singh criticized the Budget, claiming it was prepared with only a few capitalists in mind, sidelining the broader populace. Party spokesperson Dan Bahadur Madhur highlighted the plight of state farmers, who are troubled by escalating prices of fertilisers, seeds, and diesel, yet the Budget lacks a clear roadmap to boost their income. Madhur alleged that the Budget was entirely crafted with election-bound states and big industrialists as the primary focus, rather than the welfare of ordinary citizens.
This collective backlash underscores growing discontent over perceived inequities in budget allocations, with leaders demanding more inclusive and region-specific measures to tackle economic challenges.
