‘Blind to India’s real crises’: How Rahul Gandhi, oppn leaders reacted to the Union Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27, increasing capital expenditure to Rs 12.2 lakh crore. The Rs 53.5 lakh crore budget received mixed reactions, with the BJP hailing it as growth-oriented, while the Congress termed it “disappointing” and lacking specifics for common citizens.