Jaipur, Feb. 19 -- Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot has voiced strong criticism over the state's 2025 budget, claiming that "there is no innovation in this budget" and fails to make any significant new announcements.

Gehlot highlighted the absence of provisions for crucial areas like military security, education, and healthcare.

"They did not make any special announcements in this budget, and the pension for which we had made a law that it will increase by at least 15% every year, they had increased it last year and took all the praise as if they themselves did it. This law was passed during our time. They had to implement it," Gehlot stated.

He also expressed concern over the lack of attention to milita...