Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday described the Maharashtra Budget as a “torrent of guarantees” and a “false narrative” that purports to offer something to every section of society.
Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray on state budget
Speaking to reporters, Thackeray said the state budget is only for “the upcoming elections”.
“Today you have the Ladki Bahin plan but you also think about our boys. Many youth are unemployed today in the state, there are no plans for the growth of the state or employment,” Thackeray said.
Uddhav Thackeray on 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin' scheme
The 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin' scheme, under which a monthly allowance of Rs 1,500 would be given to eligible women, was a 'lame attempt' to woo women voters ahead of the assembly elections, he said.
“The government has waived the electricity bills of farmers, but what about the outstanding amount of loans that should have also been waived? There are still outstanding issues on fake seeds, expensive farm tools and GST on farm tools,” Thackeray said.
The plans announced in the budget will not help the ruling coalition as people expect the assembly elections to defeat it, he said.
