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Brittas, John Brittas, Rajya Sabha MP, Union Budget 2025, Nirmala Sitharaman, Vizhinjam Port, ASEAN Pact
John Brittas, Rajya Sabha MP from Kerala, has sharply criticised the Union Budget, labelling it as a political document that undermines the sanctity of the budget process. He argued that the Finance Minister’s presentation of the Budget reflected a deterioration of its importance and compared the country’s current situation to China in the AI era, where nations like it are making waves while India, he claimed, is “immersed in the Kumbh Mela.” He went on to assert that the Budget itself is a “political document,” further critiquing its focus.
The Budget mentions Bihar on six occasions, Brittas noted, which is unusual, as no other state is given such prominence in the same manner. Bihar, he pointed out, is a key political ally supporting the government, and he raised questions about the political motivations behind including the state so frequently. He also questioned how tax exemptions were incorporated into the Budget and suggested that this was a strategic move ahead of the upcoming elections in Delhi, where the middle class is a significant voter base.
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Brittas also highlighted that Kerala’s concerns, which include over a dozen critical issues, were completely overlooked in the Budget. He further criticised the idea that globalization, which he argued has reached its conclusion, sadly still continues to dictate economic policies. Referring to past agreements, he pointed out that India had signed the ASEAN pact as part of globalization, but that the experiences of states like Kerala, where farmers face the brunt of such policies, show that these agreements need to be reconsidered.
The government’s stance on capital sectors was also questioned, particularly with regard to the operations of the Vizhinjam Port, which is set to become one of India’s most significant ports. Brittas pointed out that no specific announcements had been made regarding this development in the Budget. Similarly, the promise to increase medical seats by 10,000 was criticised for failing to consider the long-standing need for an AIIMS institution in Kerala.
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Brittas concluded by emphasising the government’s failure to address critical demands from Kerala and its disregard for the state’s economic realities. He stressed that policies should be grounded in the needs of the people rather than political calculations.
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