New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday criticised the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, asserting that its own "legacy" has left the economy in an "unprecedented mess," and questioned whether the upcoming budget would deliver concrete solutions.

In a post on X, Kharge said the government could no longer attribute current economic challenges to the legacy of previous administrations.

"In this UnionBudget, the Modi Government cannot hide behind the excuse of 'legacy'. Their own legacy has pushed the economy into an unprecedented mess. Will this Budget offer real solutions to the multiple economic indicators that are now in free fall?" he said.

Referring to the Ec...