Sagar Watch News/ The ₹16.69 lakh crore GSDP-based Budget 2026-27 presented in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly has triggered sharp political reactions, with the ruling party calling it visionary and opposition leaders terming it disappointing.1️⃣ Opposition View
The Congress says the budget does not fulfil big promises like higher crop prices and more cash for women. If election promises are not funded, public trust may fall. From an economic view, promises need money backing. Without clear allocation, they remain announcements, not real benefits.
Senior Congress leader and former minister Surendra Choudhary criticised the budget, alleging that key election promises made before the 2023 Assembly polls—such as higher MSP for paddy and wheat, ₹3,000 monthly assistance under Ladli Behna, and subsidised LPG cylinders—were not reflected. He called the budget “all talk, no relief.”
2️⃣ Ruling Party Support
Supporters say the budget focuses on development for farmers, women, youth, and workers. If spending is balanced and well-managed, it can boost jobs and growth. However, success depends on implementation. Big announcements must translate into real projects and timely delivery.
In contrast, Sagar MP Dr Lata Guddu Wankhede praised it as aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Viksit Bharat” vision and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s development roadmap. She said it prioritises farmers, workers, women, and youth.
Former Home Minister Bhupendra Singh described it as a “historic, future-ready roadmap,” highlighting ₹5,500 crore for the Chief Minister Kisan Kalyan Yojana benefiting 82 lakh farmers, expansion of metro projects in Bhopal and Indore, and preparations for the 2028 Simhastha. He also noted the shift to a paperless, tablet-based budget and the introduction of a three-year rolling budget framework.
Food and Civil Supplies Minister Govind Singh Rajput emphasised that no new taxes were imposed. He detailed allocations across poor welfare (₹793 crore tribal upliftment), women’s welfare (₹1.27 lakh crore), agriculture (₹88,910 crore), infrastructure, irrigation, energy, and industrial investment. The government also aims to move toward a $2 trillion economy target.
Other Views
3️⃣ Long-Term Roadmap & Fiscal Planning
The three-year rolling budget is financially smart because it improves planning and stability. Large allocations for agriculture, metro expansion, health, and education can raise productivity. But borrowing must stay controlled. If debt rises too fast, future budgets may face pressure.
4️⃣ Welfare, Infrastructure & Industry Push
No new taxes give relief to citizens and businesses. Heavy spending on irrigation, rural roads, industry parks, and women’s schemes can increase demand and investment. If industries actually invest ₹33 lakh crore as proposed, jobs will grow. Real challenge: turning proposals into ground-level factories and employment.
Sagar Watch Overall Expert Verdict
The budget appears expansionary and welfare-heavy, aiming for political stability and economic growth together. It mixes social spending with infrastructure investment. If fiscal discipline is maintained and implementation is efficient, it could accelerate growth. If not, it risks widening fiscal deficit pressures.
In simple words, the plan looks big and ambitious. Now execution will decide success.
