Uttar Pradesh’s 2026-27 budget, laid before the assembly on Wednesday, has garnered unanimous praise from state leaders for its potential to forge a developed future. Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya led the acclaim, stating it will be instrumental in crafting a Viksit Uttar Pradesh in sync with Viksit Bharat.
Guided by PM Modi’s wisdom, the budget – tabled by Finance Minister Suresh Khanna – centers on strengthening the poor, youth, women, and farmers through the ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ mantra, driving inclusive economic surge.
Maurya also endorsed the Union government’s new ‘Vande Mataram’ protocols, viewing them as a heartfelt homage to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay amid the anthem’s sesquicentennial celebrations.
Minister Jayveer Singh described the fiscal plan as thoughtfully crafted and participatory, charting a development path parallel to national goals. He called for collective reverence for ‘Vande Mataram’ as a non-political symbol of national devotion.
Nitin Agarwal affirmed its reflection of the government’s perennial focus on welfare for the needy. Ashish Singh Patel appreciated the budget’s responsiveness to citizen needs, with bold steps in education, infra, social domains, and employment – marking Khanna’s seventh outing.
Sanjay Nishad hailed it as the largest-ever budget under CM’s direction, targeting UP’s ascent to top-state status. This robust financial strategy promises accelerated growth, enhanced livelihoods, and a legacy of progress, setting Uttar Pradesh on an irreversible path to excellence.