Shimla, Feb. 3 -- Political sparring between the BJP and the Congress over the Union Budget continued on Tuesday, with Himachal Pradesh BJP spokesperson Randhir Sharma describing the budget as a major step towards a developed and self-reliant India, while rejecting the opposition's claims that Himachal Pradesh has been ignored.

Addressing mediapersons in Shimla, Sharma said the Union Budget reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a "Viksit and Atmanirbhar Bharat" and is both strong and forward-looking. He dismissed allegations that Himachal Pradesh has not received any benefits, asserting that the real issue lies not with the Centre but with the state government's functioning and its failure to fully utilise central schemes.

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