Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 1 -- BJP leader V Muraleedharan on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026 is aimed at creating a Viksit Bharat, with a special focus on youth, emerging technologies such as AI, and schemes that will benefit multiple states across the country.

Speaking to ANI, Muraleedharan said, "This budget is aimed at the creation of Viksit Bharat. The focus is on youth and the various efforts that will benefit them. New technologies, including AI, have received significant focus. And there are schemes that will benefit by crossing state borders. For example, tourism will benefit Kerala."

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