Srinagar, March 8 -- Dismissing opposition criticism of his maiden budget, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said his government prepared the budget with an aim to benefit the people, especially the weaker sections of society, and expedite development.
Indirectly referring to JKPC chief, Sajad Lone's jib that the budget was 'another love letter to BJP', Abdullah said, the budget is a love letter to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and not the BJP, adding. "I am satisfied this is the best start for Jammu and Kashmir, given its financial position and Union Territory status."
Talking to reporters after presenting his first budget as finance minister, Abdullah said he never claimed that everything would be set right and ...