Jamshedpur, Mar 3: Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren has sharply criticized the state budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, calling it "directionless" and accusing the government of neglecting key sections of the population, including tribals, farmers, laborers, and youth.
Soren, who represents the Seraikela constituency as a BJP legislator, expressed his dissatisfaction in a post on X (formerly Twitter). He stated that the Rs 1.45 lakh-crore budget, which was tabled by state finance minister Radhakrishna Kishore, offers nothing substantial for the state's most vulnerable groups. The budget for 2025-26 marks an increase from Rs 1.28 lakh crore allocated for the previous fiscal year.
In his post, Soren remarked, "This is a directionless budget, which has nothing for the tribals, natives, farmers, laborers, and youths of the state. Many big announcements have been made in it, but this is the same old story every year, and nothing ever materializes."
Soren also highlighted the failure of the state government to implement its previous promises, urging the administration to focus not just on announcing schemes but also on their execution. "Someone should remind the government that announcing big schemes on paper is not enough; the implementation of these schemes is their responsibility," he added.
The former CM raised concerns over the government's claims regarding the "Abua budget," intended to benefit indigenous people, questioning its effectiveness. He pointed out the widespread issue of beneficiaries with green cards not receiving ration, as well as the failure to disburse pensions to elderly, disabled, and widow citizens for months.
Soren criticized the state’s performance in key areas such as drinking water, healthcare, education, and employment, accusing the government of making "empty promises." He further mentioned that numerous drinking water schemes remain incomplete, forcing people to rely on wells for water. Additionally, he lamented the lack of medical supplies in hospitals and the common sight of patients being transported on cots amidst chaotic conditions.
"The budget is not more than a drum—big on the outside but hollow within," Soren concluded.
Meanwhile, former health minister and Congress leader Banna Gupta defended the budget, praising the JMM-led coalition government for its foresight. He stated that the budget reflects the Hemant Soren-led government's intention to prioritize the common people and deliver on welfare schemes. Gupta also pointed out that the budget was 13 percent higher than the previous fiscal year, indicating a commitment to the state's development.
This exchange of views between Soren and Gupta highlights the ongoing political divide over the state’s financial planning and priorities for the coming year.
Soren, who represents the Seraikela constituency as a BJP legislator, expressed his dissatisfaction in a post on X (formerly Twitter). He stated that the Rs 1.45 lakh-crore budget, which was tabled by state finance minister Radhakrishna Kishore, offers nothing substantial for the state's most vulnerable groups. The budget for 2025-26 marks an increase from Rs 1.28 lakh crore allocated for the previous fiscal year.
In his post, Soren remarked, "This is a directionless budget, which has nothing for the tribals, natives, farmers, laborers, and youths of the state. Many big announcements have been made in it, but this is the same old story every year, and nothing ever materializes."
Soren also highlighted the failure of the state government to implement its previous promises, urging the administration to focus not just on announcing schemes but also on their execution. "Someone should remind the government that announcing big schemes on paper is not enough; the implementation of these schemes is their responsibility," he added.
The former CM raised concerns over the government's claims regarding the "Abua budget," intended to benefit indigenous people, questioning its effectiveness. He pointed out the widespread issue of beneficiaries with green cards not receiving ration, as well as the failure to disburse pensions to elderly, disabled, and widow citizens for months.
Soren criticized the state’s performance in key areas such as drinking water, healthcare, education, and employment, accusing the government of making "empty promises." He further mentioned that numerous drinking water schemes remain incomplete, forcing people to rely on wells for water. Additionally, he lamented the lack of medical supplies in hospitals and the common sight of patients being transported on cots amidst chaotic conditions.
"The budget is not more than a drum—big on the outside but hollow within," Soren concluded.
Meanwhile, former health minister and Congress leader Banna Gupta defended the budget, praising the JMM-led coalition government for its foresight. He stated that the budget reflects the Hemant Soren-led government's intention to prioritize the common people and deliver on welfare schemes. Gupta also pointed out that the budget was 13 percent higher than the previous fiscal year, indicating a commitment to the state's development.
This exchange of views between Soren and Gupta highlights the ongoing political divide over the state’s financial planning and priorities for the coming year.
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