Former DMK MLA Cuddalore Ilappu Pugahendi criticized Modi's budget, calling it a "political miracle" due to its disproportionate favoring of the wealthy. He highlighted its failure to address agriculture, healthcare, and education, and its skewed priorities towards big businesses and urban infrastructure, neglecting rural development and social welfare. This discontent led to union-level political agitation, with opposition parties uniting to demand a more inclusive budget that addresses the concerns of the marginalized and promotes balanced growth across all sectors of society.
