India

Chidambaram Claims Budget Copies Congress Manifesto Ideas

Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has taken a swipe at Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, suggesting that she has borrowed ideas from the Congress manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

In a post on social media platform X, Chidambaram expressed his delight that Sitharaman has “read the Congress Manifesto LS 2024” and adopted several ideas, including the Employment-linked incentive (ELI) and Apprenticeship scheme with an allowance, which were outlined in the manifesto.

Also Read: Budget 2024: Government Unveils Measures To Boost MSMEs And Non-Farming Businesses

He also welcomed the abolition of the Angel Tax, a long-standing demand of the Congress party. However, Chidambaram teased Sitharaman, saying he wished she had copied more ideas from the Congress manifesto.

Earlier, Sitharaman presented the Union Budget, outlining nine priorities of the Modi government, including employment, skilling, agriculture, and manufacturing. She emphasized the government’s focus on these areas, highlighting the need to raise productivity and develop climate-resilient varieties in agriculture research.

Chidambaram has promised to list the “missed opportunities” in the budget, implying that the government has not done enough to address certain issues. The exchange highlights the political banter between the ruling party and the opposition, with Chidambaram claiming that the government has borrowed ideas from the Congress manifesto.

Richa Kaushik

Recent Posts

Ethanol Blending Boosts Farmers’ Income, Saves Rs 1.36 Lakh Crore In Forex: Hardeep Puri

India’s ethanol blending programme has reduced the country's dependence on crude oil imports and increased…

12 mins ago

Two Dead, 7 Missing After Cloudburst In Uttarkashi; CM Dhami Says Rescue Ops Underway

The landslide struck near an under-construction hotel in Silai, along the Yamunotri National Highway. It…

40 mins ago

President Trump Hails Senate Approval Of ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ As Republican Victory

US President Trump celebrated a key win as the Senate passed the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’…

1 hour ago

Israeli Airstrike Kills Senior Hamas Commander In Gaza City

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed on Saturday that an airstrike in Gaza City’s Sabra…

1 hour ago

Iran Reopens Central & Western Airspace To International Flights Amid Ceasefire

Iran has reopened its central and western airspace to international transit flights following safety and…

1 hour ago

High Court Reserves Judgment On Plea To Clear Kumbh Waste In Prayagraj

The Allahabad High Court has reserved its judgment on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking…

2 hours ago