Chennai, March 15 -- BJP leader CR Kesavan on Saturday criticised the Chief Minister MK Stalin-led Tamil Nadu government's budget, calling it 'dismal, directionless' and insensitive to the people's needs.

CR Kesavan alleged that the budget disregards the people's critical needs while burdening the state with a mounting debt of Rs 9.3 lakh crore, making Tamil Nadu the highest debtor in the country.

"DMK government's 'dismal budget' is similar to a directionless drifting vehicle, which does not have any driver to control the steering wheel reliably. This inconsiderate budget ignores the important needs of the people and is insensitive to the aspirations and necessities of what the people need. The DMK's budget is insufficient and insensit...