Chandigarh, Feb. 1 -- Senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal on Saturday said it was "unfortunate" that the Union Budget 2025 did not go in for inclusive development of the nation and instead concentrated on poll bound states.
He also alleged that the agricultural economy would be adversely hit as the demands of farmers have been ignored. including that of providing a legal guarantee on MSP and waiving off farmer loans.
Badal said "It is unfortunate that the focus was on Bihar and Assam which go to the polls this year even as an important state like Punjab has been completely ignored".
He said it was "unfortunate" that the government has failed to earmark funds for ensuring Minimum Support Price (MSP) on all crops a...