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Telangana snubbed: Who said what about Union Budget 2025-26?

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Telangana has expressed disappointment over the 2025-26 Union Budget, accusing the BJP-led central government of neglecting the state despite sending 16 MPs to Parliament. The state leaders criticized the budget for failing to address long-pending issues, such as promised division-related funds and commitments, and highlighted the preferential treatment given to BJP-ruled states like Bihar. KTR, BRS Working President, accused both BJP and Congress of failing to secure allocations for Telangana and criticized the central government for overlooking key areas like higher education institutions and the fulfillment of promises made in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act. TPCC President, Mahesh Kumar Goud, also expressed disappointment over the lack of special allocations for Telangana despite its significant contribution to the nation's GST, while accusing the BJP of using the budget for political purposes. Former Finance Minister, Harish Rao, criticized the budget for disproportionately favoring election-bound states and neglecting Telangana, while highlighting the failure to honor commitments in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, defended the budget, highlighting measures aimed at benefiting the poor, middle class, farmers, and small businesses, including tax exemptions, loan provisions, and schemes for farmers. The budget includes provisions for various sectors, but Telangana feels neglected once again, leaving both state and national leaders to express disappointment over the government's failure to fulfill promises and address the state's key needs.
Telangana left out in Union Budget 2025-26, state leaders express disappointment

Hyderabad: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2025-26 on January 2025, marking her eighth consecutive budget. Once again, Telangana has expressed disappointment over the lack of attention given to the state despite the BJP securing eight MP seats from Telangana in the general elections.

Despite hopes that the 2025 budget would address Telangana’s long-pending issues, including promised division-related funds and commitments, the state has once again been left out. Telangana leaders, such as Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), have strongly criticized the central government’s indifference.

KTR Criticism

BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) accused both the BJP and Congress of failing to secure allocations for Telangana, despite the state sending 16 MPs, eight from each party, to Parliament. He claimed that Telangana’s BJP MPs have been ineffective, while alleging that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s dealings with the BJP have contributed to the state’s neglect.

KTR also highlighted the central government’s preference for BJP-ruled states, pointing out how other states, particularly Bihar, have secured significant funds while Telangana received none. He criticized the BJP-led central government for overlooking key areas for Telangana, such as higher education institutions and fulfillment of promises made in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, including the establishment of the Bayyaram Steel Plant and national status for irrigation projects.

TPCC President’s Response

Mahesh Kumar Goud, President of the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC), congratulated Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting the budget but criticized the government for neglecting the state. Mahesh kumar Goud expressed disappointment that Telangana did not receive any special allocations, despite contributing significantly to the nation’s GST. He accused the BJP of using the budget for political purposes, prioritizing Bihar’s election needs over Telangana’s development.

Mahesh Kumar Goud also raised concerns about the unmet promises made by Prime Minister Modi and BJP leaders during elections, questioning the government’s commitment to Telangana.

Harish Rao’s Response

Former Finance Minister Harish Rao expressed frustration, claiming that the 2025-26 Budget was politically motivated, with no regard for overall national development. He argued that the budget disproportionately favored election-bound states like Bihar, while neglecting Telangana. Harish Rao criticized the failure to honor commitments in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act and pointed out that Telangana’s 16 MPs had failed to secure any additional funds for the state.

Harish Rao highlighted that Telangana’s contribution to the national economy had been ignored and accused both BJP and Congress MPs of compromising the state’s interests for political gains.

Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s Defense

In contrast, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar defended the budget, highlighting measures aimed at benefiting the poor, middle class, farmers, and small businesses. He pointed to the revolutionary tax exemption of up to ₹12 lakh, which he claimed would provide substantial relief to employees and entrepreneurs, especially in Telangana.

Sanjay also outlined provisions for farmers, including access to loans of up to ₹5 lakh for over 50 lakh farmers in Telangana, through the Kisan Credit Card scheme. Additionally, the budget was hailed as a step toward making India the third-largest economy by 2027.

The budget also introduces several provisions to reduce the cost of essential goods, such as medicines, and aims to stimulate the power sector and urban development.

While the Union Budget 2025-26 includes provisions that benefit various sectors, Telangana has once again found itself at the receiving end of budgetary neglect. Both state and national leaders have expressed disappointment over the central government’s failure to fulfill promises and address the state’s key needs.