‘In 2009, 26 states not named … ‘: Sitharaman cites UPA Budget speeches to blunt opposition charge of ‘Andhra, Bihar Budget bias’ | India News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday strongly rejected the charge of favouring only two states – Andhra Pradesh and Bihar – in her Budget speech and accused the opposition of spreading misinformation for political gains. Andhra Pradesh and Bihar are allies states of the BJP-led ruling NDA and their support is crucial…