Jammu, March 7 -- Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislative leader and MLA from Pulwama, Waheed Ur Rehman Parra, has expressed deep disappointment over the Union Territory budget presented today, calling it a mere compilation of centrally sponsored schemes rather than a people-centric financial roadmap.

Parra criticized the budget for failing to address critical issues like poverty alleviation, unemployment, and economic revival. "This budget is nothing but a U-turn from the commitments made in the election manifesto. Instead of prioritizing grassroots development, it merely repackages old schemes without any substantial allocations or vision for the future," he remarked.

He pointed out that despite tall promises of a transformative ec...