However, the Opposition Congress and other parties criticised the BJP-led Union government, saying the budget has failed to provide any real relief to common citizens struggling with rising prices
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis watches the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in Mumbai on Sunday. PIC/X/@Dev_Fadnavis
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday welcomed the Union budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, calling it positive and growth-oriented. However, the Opposition Congress and other parties criticised the BJP-led Union government, saying the budget has failed to provide any real relief to common citizens struggling with rising prices.
Fadnavis claimed that Maharashtra will receive nearly Rs 1 lakh crore from the budget, calling it a strong step towards a developed India. The CM referred to the budget as a strong push towards a “Viksit Bharat”.
Congratulating the BJP-led Union government for laying clear emphasis on planned urban development, higher investment, and employment generation, Fadnavis said, “Women-focused initiatives, construction of hostels for girls, strengthening of emergency healthcare facilities in districts, and proposed high-speed transport corridors are measures that would boost overall growth and development.”
Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Shinde claimed that the budget will strengthen Mumbai and Maharashtra while accelerating development in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities through faster economic growth and better infrastructure. Welcoming the focus on urbanisation, Shinde said, “The measures will boost local economies and create more opportunities beyond major metros.”
Congress Mumbai president and Member of Parliament Varsha Gaikwad, and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi slammed the Union budget. “Maharashtra is India’s highest taxpayer, but the state has not received anything from the budget,” Gaikwad said.
Similarly, in a post on social media platform X, Chaturvedi said she had expected a “reformatory budget” as promised by the prime minister, but found it disappointing. “The budget failed to outline a clear long-term vision for India,” she said.
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