Congress accused the government of lacking new ideas, while leaders from TMC, DMK, and RJD expressed concerns over the Budget's focus on Bihar and neglect of states like West Bengal and Jharkhand.

Politically, these announcements are pivotal as Bihar prepares for assembly elections later in the year. The focus on Bihar could be seen as a strategic move by the ruling alliance to secure voter ...

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he added. Abhishek Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP said that the Union Budget was made keeping the upcoming Bihar assembly elections in mind and West Bengal did not get any sops.

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Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industries (BCCI) welcomed the Union Budget, stating that it focuses on inclusive development and taking everyone along. BCCI president Subhash Kumar Patwari said ...

Kumar’s footing in Bihar’s politics is strong, but currently, he is standing on thin ice, which is melting very quickly. Kumar would want to capitalise on the momentum through early elections. Rea ...

This comes ahead of the the Bihar elections due this year with Modi 3.0 relying on Nitish Kumar’s support.

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TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee labelled the Budget biased, stating, “There is nothing for the common man. With Bihar elections coming up, the Budget was clearly designed for Bihar. Bengal has been neglected ...

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