Chandigarh, Feb. 1 -- The union Budget 2026-27 has invited opposite reactions from political leaders in Haryana an Punjab with the Haryana leadership celebrating it as a milestone towards a "Viksit Bharat" and Punjab's ruling and opposition parties describing it as disappointment for farmers and the common man.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini lauded the budget as a "visionary and historic document" that aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolve for a developed India by 2047.

Speaking in Panchkula on the occasion of Guru Ravidas Jayanti, Saini emphasised that the budget rests on three pillars: speed, capacity, and inclusive growth. "This budget is truly dedicated to the welfare of the poorest of the poor," Saini said, des...