New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday raised concerns about the Union Budget 2026, noting that the "sharp drop" in funding for the Chabahar port is a sign of India's shifting strategic priorities amid international pressure.

Speaking to ANI, Tharoor highlighted that the allocation for the strategically vital port in Iran has been reduced to "zero", following a revised estimate of Rs 400 crore in the previous fiscal year.

"It looks like we are giving up on the port," Tharoor said. "In view of the current geopolitical situation, with the squeeze on Iran and increasing sanctions from Western countries, it appears we are abandoning the idea of spending any money on that port."

While acknowledging the practical difficult...