Disappointing First budget, Modi govt fails to inspire the nation
Never in the history of India has such a dull budget presented by any finance minister. The BJP govt started its third term with this budget. It offers nothing to everyone. It is a general belief that the Middle Classes support the BJP as it is known for supporting economic development and does not merely rely on distributing freebies to garner votes during elections. It is true that the BJP supports the process of globalization, liberalization, and privatization. Due to this commitment, the BJP lost power in 2004. After that, no government in India dared to mention the Ministry of Disinvestment. The nation was hopeful that the BJP government would provide some relief to taxpayers. The tax rates were expected to be lowered for the salaried classes, who are the primary taxpayers in India. However, the budget did not meet these expectations. This has left the largest support base of the BJP, the middle class, feeling deeply disappointed. Secondly, India is an aspirational nation. It ha