"Disappointing budget, not pro-poor": Karnataka Minister Parmeshwara

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 2 (ANI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parmeshwara on Monday mounted a scathing attack on the Centre over the Union Budget 2026, terming it 'disappointing' and 'not forward-looking.'

Parmeshwara said the budget failed to address key national priorities and questioned the Centre's intent on poverty alleviation and development.

Speaking to reporters, Parmeshwara said, 'Thi