Chennai, Feb. 1 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday strongly criticised the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that it has once again ignored the interests of Tamil Nadu and failed to address the needs of any section of society.

"The Union Government's Budget, which was eagerly awaited, has delivered an even greater disappointment than usual," Stalin said in a statement.

Referring to the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, the Chief Minister said, "At a time when the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections are fast approaching, we had hoped that at least this year Tamil Nadu would be visible to the eyes of the Union BJP Government, and that our rightful voice would be heard. Shattering that expectation, the Uni...