Kerala Ignored in Budget 2026: Shashi Tharoor Expresses Disappointment

• Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and Jebi Mather criticized Union Budget 2026, alleging Kerala was ignored.
• Tharoor noted the speech lacked specifics for Kerala, missing mentions of an All India Institute of Ayurveda and ship repair facilities.
• Mather expressed disappointment over the absence of high-speed rail project announcements for Kerala.
• Both leaders highlighted that despite Kerala's relevance to sectors like fisheries and coconuts, explicit mentions were missing.
• The sharp fall in stock markets post-Budget was seen by Mather as a reflection of broader dissatisfaction.

Why It Matters: Congress leaders expressed strong disappointment, stating Kerala was ignored in Union Budget 2026.