Hassan Lok Sabha member Shreyas M. Patel of the Congress has described the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as an unsatisfactory document that has given a paternalistic approach to Karnataka.
In his reply to the budget, Mr. Shreyas Patel said that the people of Karnataka, especially those of Hassan, had a lot of expectations. However, the budget turned out to be disappointing. “We were hoping for an IIT approval for Hassan. Similarly, we were hoping for funds to address the human-elephant conflict in the district. There is no mention of any of these in the budget and there is no announcement to attract industry to Hassan,” he said.
Anganwadi workers were expecting an increase in their fee; however, their request remained unresolved. “The Union government has also neglected the agriculture sector. The scheme announced to support coconut farmers is limited to the coastal region. There are a large number of coconut farmers in Tumakuru and parts of Hassan who have been neglected,” he commented.
The MP further questioned the rationale behind the recent JD(S) rally in Hassan and asked why it was held when the party, despite being a partner of the NDA at the centre, was unable to secure funding for the district.
Published – 01 Feb 2026 19:26 IST
