Union budget offers new services without addnl taxes, says CM

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Saturday hailed the Union Budget for offering many new services and amenities without proposing additional taxes on the people.

"I congratulate Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting a unique budget which does not add any extra tax burden on people, but offers many facilities," he said, addressing a press conference.

The Chief Minister opined that emphasis placed on rural India in the budget will benefit the farmers in a big way.

"This budget is a boon for farmers. It's a clear reflection of the Prime Minister's desire to double farmers' income by 2022.

The 'Jal Jivan' scheme extended to 100 water stressed districts will benefit farmers in a big way,"Yediyurappa said.

Never in the past had the country seen so much of budgetary allocation for farmers, the elderly and rural population, he said