Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Senior Congress leader and former union Minister Srikanth Jena on Sunday sharply criticised the union Budget 2026-27, alleging that it reflects a corporate-driven mindset rather than a people-centric vision.
He said the budget fails to address growing economic inequality and continues to neglect vulnerable sections of society as well as resource-rich states like Odisha.
"Odisha is not asking for favours; it is demanding fairness," Jena asserted. "A state that powers the nation with its minerals and contributes substantially to economic growth deserves proportionate investment in infrastructure, industries, and opportunities."Reacting to the budget, Jena said the widening gap between the rich and the poor remains lar...