Mayawati Questions Implementation of Union Budget 2026-2027 Schemes
BSP president Mayawati on Sunday offered a critical evaluation of the Union Budget 2026-2027, asserting that while the announcements regarding various schemes and projects appear impressive, they fall short in ensuring comprehensive welfare for all societal segments without proper implementation and ground-level performance.
Social Welfare Concerns Highlighted
In a detailed post on social media platform X, Mayawati elaborated on her perspective. "Regarding the various schemes, projects, promises, and assurances presented by the Central Government in Parliament today, and their future outcomes, while it seems that the names of these projects and schemes are grand, it would be better if their realisation on the ground is no less," she stated. The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister emphasized that it is essential that the interests of all in society are not merely spoken about but also implemented with true intentions.
Budget as a Reflection of Government Intentions
Mayawati described the central government's budget as a mirror reflecting the ruling party's policies, intentions, conduct, character, and face. She questioned whether this reflection demonstrates a government genuinely pro-poor and pro-Bahujan, serving broader national interests, or one that supports capitalist thinking by fostering big capitalists and wealthy individuals.
"Not only this, but especially in the context of our country, it is also of particular importance that if the government's policy is to achieve long-term self-reliance, how much importance was given to the public sector, and what action was taken in accordance with the sacred intentions of the welfare Constitution of the most revered Baba Saheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar," she added, invoking the legacy of the architect of the Indian Constitution.
Examination of Budget Promises and Performance
The BSP chief further called for a thorough examination of the budget presented in Parliament to determine if, like previous budgets, it might also prove disappointing. She raised pertinent questions about the fulfillment of promises made in last year's budget, asking whether they were realized or remained merely formalities, and whether any comparative change has been observed in people's lives as a result.
"In fact, more than GDP, there is much-needed development and long-awaited qualitative change in people's lives, directly linked to the broader public and national interest, and which must be assessed before the current budget is praised," Mayawati remarked. She suggested that if the government could shed light on these aspects, it would benefit the people's prospects; otherwise, she questioned who would shoulder the responsibility for ensuring genuine welfare.
This critique underscores ongoing debates about budget efficacy and social equity in India's political landscape.
