Union Budget 2018 A Huge disappointment for the Telugu people
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Its 1st of February and the most awaited Union Budget of the year 2018 has been released by the Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. More than any state, the two Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana pinned many hopes on this budget for their development. Let us see what is in store for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Post the bifurcation, Andhra Pradesh state which became a state without a permanent capital nearly waited more than four years for central aid. They expected Special Category Status, financial aid to the new capital in construction Amaravati, more funds to the National project of Polavaram etc. also the most wanted Vishaka Separate Railway Zone was also in the wishlist of Andraites. From the Telangana, people expected financial aid to some irrigation projects like Kaleswaram etc apart from promised special funds for the newest state. Guess what, the central government and Arun Jaitley showed an empty hand to the two states and left the entire Telugu community in vain. Despite providing helping hand, Union Government showcased its love of the states ruled by their party. Already some regional parties are preparing themselves for protests on center.
Coming to the small contributions made by the Modi camp, the Budget has little fundings to the Central University, Petroleum University, NITs and IITs which are going to be set up in AP in Telangana. Also, the government promised to develop some railway stations which has foot count more than 25000 with lifts and escalators.
