Images: The politicians take on Union Budget 2013
Finance Minister P Chidambaram presented the Union Budget 2013, his eighth budget. While some politicians called it a populist budget, some praised him, while some other politicians rubbished it. Here are some reactions.
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh: The Finance Minister has done a commendable job in containing the deficit while addressing the growth imperatives. There is plenty for every ministry. It is now up to my colleagues in the Cabinet to turn challenges into opportunities." Reuters
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj: " It is an unimaginative and dull budget. No boost has been given to agriculture." AFP
BJP's Shatrughan Sinha: This is a lolipop budget." Reuters
Samajwadi Party's Mulayam Singh Yadav: "The budget is against farmers and labourers. Its a budget only for the rich of the country. Its not even for the media."
Milind Deora: "This was my 10th #Budget & undoubtedly the best, given the economic pressures. Highlight was the impetus given to women & skills training." Reuters
BJP's Rajiv Pratap Rudy called the Union Budget 2013 a confusing one. AFP
Ak Antony: " In the present circumstances the Finance Minister has done a good job,"
Kapil Sibal: "If you look at any part of the world, you will see that the tax rates are among the lowest in India
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