Union Budget 2026: Odisha CM Mohan Majhi praises infra, waterway push; Naveen Patnaik expresses disappointment
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, praising its focus on infrastructure development and economic growth. The budget allocated ₹12.20 lakh crore for infrastructure projects, which will create employment opportunities and propel India to become the third largest economy in the world. The budget also included provisions for rare earth corridors, operationalization of National Waterway-5, and development of Turtle Trails in coastal Odisha. However, Naveen Patnaik, Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Assembly, expressed disappointment over the lack of significant benefits for the state.
1 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
West Bengal's Chief Minister and political leaders criticized the Union Budget 2026-27 for lacking provisions for the state's development and ignoring existing infrastructure projects.
— The Hindu
CPI leaders and activists protested outside Visakhapatnam railway station, expressing dissatisfaction with the Union Budget 2026's lack of funding for Andhra Pradesh's needs.
3 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expressed disappointment with the 2026-27 Union Budget and vowed to teach the NDA a lesson in the upcoming Assembly elections.
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