Tejashwi Yadav Critiques Bihar Budget: 'No Vision for Economic Growth'
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Synopsis
Tejashwi Yadav has criticized the Bihar budget presented by Finance Minister Samrat Chaudhary, claiming it lacks a vision for economic growth, fails to address unemployment, and ignores essential issues such as law enforcement and public transport.
Key Takeaways
- Bihar's budget allocation stands at Rs 3.17 lakh crore.
- Tejashwi Yadav criticizes it for lacking a roadmap for economic growth.
- No initiatives for job creation or addressing farmers' issues.
- Concerns over law enforcement and public transport inadequacies.
- Political debates intensify as elections approach.
Patna, March 3 (NationPress) Bihar's Finance Minister Samrat Chaudhary unveiled the 2025-26 state budget on Monday, which has a total allocation of Rs 3.17 lakh crore.
However, Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav vehemently condemned the budget, labeling it as ‘ineffective’ and detrimental to the interests of Bihar.
He claimed that the Nitish Kumar administration lacks a clear plan for the economic advancement of the state.
Bihar continues to fall short in terms of per capita income and agricultural earnings, yet no substantial measures were proposed to tackle the challenges faced by farmers, rampant unemployment, and poverty, which are among the highest in the nation.
“This budget fails to mention job creation and employment opportunities. Issues like paper leaks in examinations persist, without any policies to mitigate them, nor is there a defined strategy to curb the migration of youth and workers from Bihar,” Yadav stated.
He further highlighted the absence of any provisions in the budget aimed at modernizing the police force and enhancing law enforcement. Concerns regarding law and order were entirely overlooked in the budget.
When questioned about the government’s initiative to introduce pink buses for women to foster safe public transportation, Tejashwi dismissed the proposal, arguing that the current Bihar Transport department buses are not operating effectively, rendering the new scheme impractical.
He pledged to “unveil the government’s shortcomings” and emphasize its failures. He accused the ruling coalition of being indifferent to Bihar’s development, focusing solely on election gimmicks.
Tejashwi Yadav also launched a fierce critique of the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government, characterizing the budget as a “collection of falsehoods” and accusing the administration of neglecting Bihar’s fundamental issues.
“The people of Bihar were already disillusioned with this government, and now, following this budget, their faith has been entirely eroded,” he expressed.
He charged the government with deception and making false commitments. Tejashwi demanded clarity on the financial contributions from the central government to Bihar compared to Gujarat.
He implied that there exists a federal bias, suggesting that Bihar is being overlooked by the BJP-led central government.
“No effective measures are being implemented to control inflation and eliminate poverty. The budget fails to provide any genuine relief for ordinary citizens,” he said.
Tejashwi reiterated that his party had previously proposed the ‘Mai Behan Maan Yojana’ for women’s financial assistance. “If the government wishes to adopt our scheme, they are welcome, but it must be executed properly,” he said.
He alleged that the NDA does not adhere to rules and regulations, governing the state with a sense of dictatorial arrogance.
As the Bihar Assembly elections draw near, the budget has ignited heated political discussions. While the Nitish government presents it as a “historic and development-focused budget”, the opposition disparages it as an election tactic lacking any actual influence on Bihar’s urgent issues.
