Budget 2026: How have leaders across India's political spectrum reacted to the Union Budget?

What did Nirmala Sitharaman say on the budget?

After presenting the Budget 2026-27, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that this time the budget is focused on increasing productivity and generating employment.

What did Mamata Banerjee say?

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday slammed the BJP-led central government and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over the Union Budget 2026.

What did Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh say?

Jairam Ramesh posted on social media platform X that while a full reading of the (budget-related) documents is still pending, it is clear after 90 minutes (of the speech) that the budget completely failed to meet expectations. It was utterly lackluster and disappointing.

Shatrughan Sinha Slams Nirmala Sitharaman

Trinamool Congress MP Shatrughan Sinha criticized the Union Budget 2026, calling it a show-off and deceptive budget and saying it failed to address employment, farmers welfare, or the countrys debt.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami praises the budget

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has praised the Union Budget 2026-27. He said that the Budget 2026 will give a new direction to the development of the country and the states.

How did Rahul Gandhi react?

Rahul Gandhi, posted on the social media platform X, No jobs for the youth, manufacturing is declining, investors are withdrawing capital, domestic savings are falling, farmers are in distress, impending global shocks – all ignored.