Kerala CM Criticizes Union Budget Prioritization

4 UPDATES · 2 DAYS · 1 FEB 2026 — 2 FEB 2026

Nirmala SitharamanBJPKarnatakaCongressBengaluruSiddaramaiahDelhiKerala

Latest · 1 Feb 2026

Congress leaders strongly criticized the Union Budget, alleging it prioritizes corporate interests over Kerala's needs and social welfare.

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This event covers the criticism of the Union Budget 2026-27 by Kerala's political leaders for neglecting the state's demands, including reactions from the Chief Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, and the BJP State President, as well as the Finance Commission's decision on devolution. It excludes other actions or statements by these leaders, parties, or the Finance Commission unless they are direct follow-ups or developments of the criticism regarding the Union Budget 2026-27.

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STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Kerala finds barely a mention in Union Budget; leaders across spectrum, except BJP, flay neglect

The Hindu

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticized the Union Budget for neglecting the state's development needs and prioritizing other states.

The Hindu

Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal expressed disappointment with the Union Budget 2026-27 for its lack of support for key Kerala projects and solutions to GST reform challenges.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Congress leaders strongly criticized the Union Budget, alleging it prioritizes corporate interests over Kerala's needs and social welfare.

Story concluded