Rahul Gandhi said that the budget is like putting a small bandage on a bullet wound. The opposition leader was reacting to the Union Budget. He said that the Narendra Modi government’s bankrupt ideology is reflected throughout the budget. His speech
“A Band-Aid for Bullet Wounds! Amid Global Uncertainty, a Transformative Change Is Needed to Solve Our Economic Crisis—But This Government Lacks Vision.”
The budget allocated Rs 5,483 crore to the Ministry of External Affairs for assistance to foreign countries, and the total allocation for the Ministry of External Affairs is Rs 20,516 crore. Assistance to neighbouring and strategic countries is crucial. India will provide Rs 2,150 crore to Bhutan in 2025-26, making it the largest neighbouring country to provide assistance. This is an increase from the Rs 2,068 crore allocated last year. Maldives boost amid diplomatic realignment
India’s share of aid to the Maldives has increased from $400 million to $600 million. This comes at a time when Male is trying to improve relations with New Delhi following tensions over President Mohamed Mursi’s pro-China stance after his election victory.
