Baghel dubs budget disappointing, BJP calls it revolutionary

The ruling Congress in Chhattisgarh termed the Union Budget as "disappointing", while the BJP hailed it as a "revolutionary" step that ensures a bright future for the country.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Friday presented the maiden budget of Modi 2.0 government that proposes to hike tax on petrol and diesel and raise the import duty on gold, among other measures.

The budget levied additional surcharge on super rich and brought a tax on high value cash withdrawals as Sitharaman sought to spur growth with reduction in corporate tax and sops to the housing sector, startups and electric vehicles.

Slamming the budget, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said, "This budget is very disappointing. It has failed to provide any relief to the middle class, farmers, youth, women and minorities."