Taking a swipe at the overall design of the Budget, the TMC supremo dubbed it a “Humpty-Dumpty Budget”.
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Moneycontrol01-02-2026, 15:26

Mamata Banerjee Slams Union Budget 2026: "Directionless, Visionless, Nothing for Bengal"

  • West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized the Union Budget 2026-27 as "directionless, visionless, and anti-people" at Kolkata airport.
  • She alleged the Budget offered nothing for Bengal, was anti-women, anti-farmer, anti-education, and against SC, ST, and OBC communities.
  • Banerjee claimed the Centre denied Bengal over Rs 2 lakh crore in legitimate financial dues, including GST compensation.
  • She dismissed claims of new economic corridors, stating projects like Jangalmahal Jangal Sundari were already underway by the state.
  • The CM accused the Centre of weakening the federal structure and centralizing resources, calling the Budget a "Humpty-Dumpty Budget."

Why It Matters: Mamata Banerjee vehemently criticized the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it anti-people and detrimental to West Bengal's interests.

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