Kolkata, June 22 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Rajesh Kumar on Monday lauded the West Bengal Budget, describing it as "progressive and visionary" and said it will accelerate the state's development and create new employment opportunities.

Speaking with ANI, Kumar expressed gratitude to the state Finance Minister Swapandas Gupta and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari for what he termed a comprehensive and growth-oriented budget that addresses the needs of all regions of West Bengal.

"I thank the Finance Minister and the Chief Minister for presenting a magnificent budget that outlines how Bengal will advance on the path of progress and generate jobs. Due attention has been paid to every region of West Bengal--from the hilly areas of No...