Farmers Demanding MSP, 750 Lives Lost, Yet No Provision in Budget: Sanjay Singh
No Mention of Abolishing ‘Agniveer’ Scheme Despite Opposition’s Demand: Sanjay Singh
Lack of Focus on Old Pension Scheme and Tax Exemptions Amid Inflation: Sanjay Singh
Increased Taxes on Stock Market Investments: Sanjay Singh
Delhi Contributes ₹2.32 Lakh Crores in Taxes but Gets Nothing in Return: Sanjay Singh
Nitish Kumar Warned Against Falling for PM Modi’s Promises: Sanjay Singh
Punjab’s Significant Contribution to Free Ration Overlooked: Malvinder Singh Kang
Fertilizer Subsidy for Punjab Reduced Significantly: Malvinder Singh Kang
AAP Rejects Anti-Punjab Budget Outright: Malvinder Singh Kang
NEW DELHI/Chandigarh:
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has criticized the Union Budget presented by the Modi government, describing it as a “Sarkar Bachao – Mehangai Badhao” (Save the Government, Increase Inflation) strategy. Senior AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh lambasted the budget for its neglect of farmers, women, youth, and employees, while providing tax relief to corporate entities. Singh argued that the budget fails to address key issues like guaranteeing Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farmers, scrapping the ‘Agniveer’ scheme, restoring the old pension system, and providing tax exemptions on essential items like petrol and diesel. He also highlighted the budget’s apparent discrimination against Delhi, which contributes ₹2.32 lakh crores in taxes annually but receives nothing in return.
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Key Criticisms of the Budget:
- Neglect of Farmers:
- Farmers across the country have been demanding MSP. Despite 750 farmers losing their lives during protests, the budget has no provision for MSP.
- Farmers hoped for doubled MSP but were left disappointed as the budget ignored their plight.
- Opposition to ‘Agniveer’ Scheme:
- The entire opposition, including NDA’s constituent parties, demanded the abolition of the ‘Agniveer’ scheme, but the budget does not mention it.
- The scheme is viewed as a betrayal to the country’s army and youth.
- Lack of Old Pension Scheme and Tax Exemptions:
- No mention of restoring the old pension scheme.
- No tax exemptions on essential items, including petrol and diesel, despite rising inflation.
- Increased taxes on long-term and short-term stock market investments.
- Disregard for Delhi:
- Delhi pays ₹2.32 lakh crores in taxes annually but receives nothing from the central government.
- Singh warned Bihar’s CM Nitish Kumar not to fall for PM Modi’s promises, as similar promises made nine years ago were not fulfilled.
- Neglect of Punjab:
- Punjab, contributing 50% of the free ration given to 80 crore people, was not mentioned in the budget.
- Fertilizer subsidy for Punjab reduced from ₹25,000 crores to ₹16,000 crores.
- No provision for disaster management funds for flood-affected crops in Punjab.
- Punjab’s farmers’ demands for a law guaranteeing MSP ignored.
Statements from AAP Leaders:
Sanjay Singh:
- Criticized the budget for increasing taxes on stock market investments, impacting small investors.
- Accused the government of betraying farmers by not addressing the MSP issue.
- Pointed out the government’s failure to fulfill promises to states like Bihar and its neglect of Delhi.
Malvinder Singh Kang:
- Condemned the budget as anti-Punjab, highlighting the state’s significant contributions and the lack of recognition in the budget.
- Pointed out the reduction in fertilizer subsidies and the neglect of flood-affected farmers in Punjab.
In summary, AAP leaders Sanjay Singh and Malvinder Singh Kang have strongly rejected the Modi government’s budget, labeling it as anti-farmer, anti-youth, and anti-Punjab, and accusing it of neglecting critical issues and discriminating against Delhi.
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