Opposition, treasury benches spar over Budget; DMK terms tax relief 'sugar rush'

Opposition and treasury benches clashed over the Union Budget in parliament. Congress' P Chidambaram criticized the Budget for lacking philosophy and failing to cut fuel prices or raise wages, while BJP called it a "booster shot." Rising government debt and minimal benefits from tax rebates were also points of concern.

Opposition, treasury benches spar over Budget; DMK terms tax relief 'sugar rush'
Opposition and treasury benches clashed over the Union Budget in parliament. Congress' P Chidambaram criticized the Budget for lacking philosophy and failing to cut fuel prices or raise wages, while BJP called it a "booster shot." Rising government debt and minimal benefits from tax rebates were also points of concern.