Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has strongly condemned the Union Budget 2026, terming it “anti-Punjab” and “disappointing” for completely ignoring the state’s critical demands regarding MSP and industrial packages.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Statement By | CM Bhagwant Mann |
| Topic | Union Budget 2026-27 |
| Key Criticism | No MSP, No Job Schemes, No Tax Relief |
| Verdict | “Anti-Punjab” & Discriminatory |
| Date | February 1, 2026 |
“Step-Motherly Treatment Continues”: CM Mann
In a sharp reaction to the financial statement presented by the Central Government today, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann alleged that Punjab has once again been sidelined. He stated that the budget pushes the state into further despair by failing to address core issues.
Major Concerns Raised:
- Farmers Ignored: The budget makes no mention of a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP), which remains the primary demand of Punjab’s agrarian community.
- Unemployment Crisis: Mann highlighted the absence of concrete schemes for job creation for the youth or incentives to boost industrial growth in the border state.
- Inflation Burden: The CM noted that the common man received no tax relief, leaving them to struggle against rising inflation.
Official Statement:
”Punjab is being treated like a stepchild. Despite this discrimination, the resilient people of Punjab will work collectively to put the state back on its feet and lead it towards progress,” Mann asserted.
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