Budget 2016: CMs' views

NITISH KUMAR
Bihar
It's very difficult for me to even rank this Budget. The finance minister had been talking about development of agriculture and rural economy, but nothing concrete can be seen in this Budget. It's been almost two years and they are yet to implement their promise of increasing Minimum Support Price

SIDDARAMAIAH
Karnataka
The Union Budget is disappointing and average. More funds could have been allocated to the agricultural community as the government reaped the benefits of low crude oil prices. the Centre has raised the burden of states because of the contribution in centrally sponsored schemes. This year, the burden has increased Rs 1,987 cr

SHIVRAJ SINGH CHOUHAN
Madhya Pradesh
This is a pro-poor Budget dedicated to farmers, especially supportive to Madhya Pradesh, given its largely agrarian economy. The finance minister has made sufficient budgetary provision under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Gurantee Scheme and has taken steps to boost irrigation

J JAYALALITHAA
Tamil Nadu
The Budget lacks flavour as it does not have any specific announcements of schemes which would have enthused different segments, including the states. It also does not speak of the status of implementation of many schemes announced last year and the year before. Tamil Nadu had
still higher expectations

DEVENDRA FADNAVIS
Maharashtra
This Budget addresses the real challenges before the nation. It is pro-poor, pro-farmer but growth-oriented. The huge infra spending will create jobs and fuel growth while the target of doubling farm income will change the future of the nation. Social-sector spending has increased