Uttar Pradesh BJP President and Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, in his reaction to Union Budget 2026-27, has congratulated Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting “a people-oriented budget” to realize the vision of a developed India under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In a statement issued by the BJP on Sunday, he called the budget a significant milestone towards the country’s economic strength, social balance, and long-term development. As part of the budget-making process, he expressed confidence that this budget will prove decisive in fulfilling the aspirations of citizens, empowering the youth, and increasing farmers’ income.
Congratulating the Finance Minister on presenting the budget for the ninth consecutive time, he described it as a strong example of women’s leadership.
The state BJP chief further said that the budget is a strong link in realizing Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya’s Antyodaya philosophy, focusing on the upliftment of the poor, middle class, women, youth, and underprivileged sections of society. He described the announcement of seven high-speed rail corridors, including Delhi-Varanasi and Varanasi-Siliguri in Union Budget 2026-27 as a symbol of modern infrastructure and reliable connectivity.
This, he said, will give a new impetus to tourism, create employment opportunities for the youth, and strengthen the ease of doing business. He also highlighted the proposal of ₹20,000 crore for ship repair facilities in Patna and Varanasi and carbon capture in five industrial areas as significant.
He said that the provisions to strengthen agriculture, fisheries, and animal husbandry will boost the rural economy. Three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda will be established in the Ayush sector, pharmacy and drug testing labs will be upgraded, and the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar will be strengthened. Additionally, increased outlay under the Biopharma Shakti Yojana, India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, and the Electronic Components Manufacturing Scheme will give new strength to Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India).
Pankaj Chaudhary said that this budget reflects a focus on investment, employment, and sustainable development, rather than mere expenditure, and will play a decisive role in making the country self-reliant, strong, and prosperous under the leadership of the Prime Minister.