PTI
The BJP on Tuesday said the Uttar Pradesh budget underlines the growing economic might of the state and its proposals will help in research and skill development, women empowerment and farmers’ progress.
Party national spokesperson Gopal Krishna Agarwal said in a statement that for the first time the state’s budget has crossed Rs 7 lakh crore and its fiscal deficit is at 3.4 per cent, which is within the mandated 3.5 per cent.
The GDP of Uttar Pradesh has grown to become Rs 25.55 lakh crore and it will help the state play an important role in the country’s development, he said.Agarwal said the budget will help realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resolve for a developed India and will strengthen infrastructure on the lines of the Union Budget.
