Goa, Feb. 1 -- The opposition collectively criticized the budget for being election-driven, disproportionately favoring Bihar, and neglecting critical national issues such as unemployment, MSP for farmers, infrastructure development, and social welfare schemes.

While some welcomed tax relief for the middle class, they viewed it as a political maneuver rather than a long-term economic strategy.

1. Shashi Tharoor (Congress) - Tax Cuts vs. Job Creation

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor welcomed the government's tax cuts but criticized the budget for failing to address unemployment. He noted that while middle-class taxpayers might benefit from reduced taxes, the real issue is job creation, which the budget ignored entirely.

He also accused the M...