New Delhi : The opposition has termed the union Budget as an election budget of the BJP.
Talking to media outside Parliament, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge described the budget as poor one and said people will not be benefitted out of it.
Another Congress leader Shashi Tharoor questioned the budget announcement related to the farmers. He, however, appreciated announcement on tax exemption for middle class.
Majid Menon of the NCP alleged that the budget has been brought keeping in mind the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
P. Karunakaran of CPM said the government which has only three months left have made tall promises in the budget.
Jai Prakash Narayan of RJD said, the budget has nothing substantial for providing employment to youth and women empowerment.
