Hyderabad, Feb. 2 -- Independent farmers' organisations, Rythu Swarajya Vedika, have strongly criticised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026-2027, accusing the Centre of neglecting the agriculture sector and marginalising farmers instead of treating them as key drivers of the 'Viksit Bharat' vision.

The organisation said the budget reflects a steady decline in support for agriculture through reduced allocations, unimplemented schemes and misplaced priorities.

"Except for half-hearted announcements aimed at states where elections are due, the Modi government's budget reflects complete neglect of the agriculture sector," the organisation's statement read.

The organisation said the government has "abandoned even lip se...